HR Operations Intern (Year-Round)

Position: HR Operations Intern (Year-Round)  

Location: PTC, Auburn Hills, MI

About us 

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.  

Our Culture  

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.   

Career Opportunities  

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now! 

Job purpose 

BorgWarner US Shared Services is currently looking for a “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as an HR Intern at our Propulsion Technical Center (PTC), Auburn Hills, MI. Must be able to work 20-30 hours a week while enrolled as a full-time student. In this role, the HR Intern will be primarily responsible for the support of the administration and coordination of HR projects/activities and is the first interface for employees. The HR Intern will be given exposure to different areas of HR and will be presented with opportunities to contribute to HR projects, recruiting efforts, and other HR activities as directed for the Propulsion Technical Center (PTC), World Headquarters (WHQ), and Customer Technical Center of Michigan (CTCM). 

Key responsibilities 

• Ability to report onsite at least three days a week 

• Must be active student enrolled in an accredited college, university, vocational/trade school.  

• Ability to work 20-30 hours during the school year, 30-40 during summer months 

• Support HR Team in University Relations program, including campus recruiting events, pre-employment, onboarding and orientation of new hire interns/co-ops. 

• Coordinate cross functionality with IT, Facilities and other teams to address any employee concern. 

• Assist in recruiting activities such as but not limited to scheduling interviews and coordination of candidates. 

• Coordinate employee engagement activities throughout the year and work with the Great Place to Work or Wellness Committee; Plan company sponsored events. 

• Manage employee recognition program and provide timely updates 

• Assist in maintaining personnel files and performing HR audits to ensure complete accuracy and compliance, as required. 

• Assist in database management, analysis, and business metrics reporting for HR balanced scorecard. 

• Provide first level of assistance to employees in a timely effective manner. 

• Benchmark HR practices and make recommendations on process improvement. 

• Maintain tracking of learning and development activities, including scheduling of training and sending follow up emails and status to both employees and managers. 

• Interact with Marketing in relation to internal communication efforts and leverage on current communication platforms to inform employees on current policies, programs, guidelines. 

• Assist HR Generalists in maintaining New Hire Orientation materials as well as reviewing and improving current Employee Onboarding and New Hire Orientation program. 

• Position will share work responsibilities with other HR Intern. 

• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned or required. 

• Reports to Senior HR Manager. 

What we’re looking for 

• Undergraduate/Graduate full-time student attending an accredited university with major emphasis in Human Resources 

• Minimum 3.0 GPA 

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint 

• Proficient in technology platforms like Canva, DocuSign, etc.; can be an advantage 

• Ethics and Values 

• Problem Solving 

• Drive for Results 

• Learning on the Fly 

• Creativity 

• Collaborative and Team Oriented 

• Detail Oriented 

• Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks 

• Process Management 

• Written and Verbal Communication Skills 

What we believe 

• Inclusion-We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.  

• Integrity- We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.  

•  Excellence- We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.  

•  Responsibility- We care about our local communities and the global environment.  

• Collaboration- We are one BorgWarner. 

Safety  

This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner PTC Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor. 

Equal Employment Opportunity  

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

Visa Sponsorship  

BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors  

Please note that BorgWarner and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to BorgWarner will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.