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HR Intern

On-site North Mankato, United States internship

 Req ID 91981 | North Mankato, MN, United States ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc.

Job Description

About the Team

The Human Resources team supports the organization's most valuable asset, its people. The team partners with business leaders and employees to attract, develop, engage, and retain talent while fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Working within a manufacturing environment, the HR team supports recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, training and development, compliance, and employee relations initiatives that contribute to organizational success. The position is based in North Mankato, Minnesota.

What You Can Look Forward to as Human Resources Intern:

  • Assist with recruiting activities, including interview scheduling and applicant tracking.
  • Support onboarding processes and new hire orientation activities.
  • Maintain employee records and HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Assist with employee engagement, recognition, and communication programs.
  • Coordinate training activities and maintain training records.
  • Support HR reporting, audits, and compliance-related initiatives.
  • Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Gain exposure to multiple HR disciplines within a manufacturing organization.
  • Collaborate with employees, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
  • Perform additional duties and assignments as needed to support the Human Resources function.

Your Profile as Human Resources Intern:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and a willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Previous internship, administrative, customer service, or office experience is preferred but not required.

What We Offer:

  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits 
  • Paid Sick Time (ESST)
  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • A strong diverse culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

The expected base compensation for this role is $18.00 - $22.50 hourly.  Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. 

Be Part of Our Future

At ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc., you will gain meaningful hands-on Human Resources experience while working alongside experienced professionals in a global manufacturing environment. This internship provides valuable exposure to talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, training, compliance, and HR operations while helping you build skills that will support your future career in Human Resources.

Be part of our ZF team as HR Intern and apply now!

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-21. Posted 2026-10-21.

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