Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions, a global leader in Industrial Coating Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.
Summary of the role
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.
Job Summary
The Human Resources Intern will support the Human Resources team in delivering programs and services that help attract, develop, engage, and retain employees. This internship provides hands-on experience across a variety of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, onboarding, training and development, HR operations, and workforce analytics. The intern will gain practical business experience while working closely with HR professionals and business leaders in a manufacturing environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
· Assist with recruitment activities, including job postings, resume reviews, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and recruiting events.
· Support internship and university recruiting initiatives, including career fairs and campus partnerships.
· Assist with new hire onboarding activities, orientation preparation, and employee documentation.
· Maintain employee records, files, organizational charts, and HR databases while ensuring confidentiality.
· Assist with employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and culture-building initiatives.
· Support training and development programs through scheduling, communications, tracking, and material preparation.
· Compile, organize, and analyze HR data to support reporting and decision-making.
· Create presentations, reports, and communications for HR projects and initiatives.
· Assist with HR process improvement projects and administrative tasks.
· Support employee events, meetings, and site activities.
· Collaborate with HR team members and cross-functional departments on assigned projects.
· Learn and apply HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
· Perform other work-related duties and special projects as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to analyze information and identify trends.
- Professional attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Basic problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong organizational and time management skills.
· Attention to detail and accuracy.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others.
· Ability to analyze information and identify trends.
· Professional attitude and willingness to learn.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
· Basic problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Office and Production environment: This position works in both office and manufacturing environments. The intern may spend time on the production floor supporting engineering activities and must be able to follow all applicable safety procedures. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required
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Interested?
If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.
About Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions
Manufacturers rely on Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions equipment for the precise application and curing of powder coatings, liquid paint, ambient temperature adhesives and sealants, and food and beverage container production. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions is a global team that works to create industrial coating solutions that help our customers improve their manufacturing process, produce better products and become even more competitive. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.
Skills Required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others
- Ability to analyze information and identify trends
- Professional attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Basic problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nordson Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nordson Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Nordson Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) features automatic enrollment at 6%, a 50% match on up to 6% of pay, and an additional 3% company contribution for eligible U.S. employees even without employee contributions. Feedback suggests this retirement structure is above what many mid-size manufacturers offer.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and a typical year-end shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s at many U.S. locations expand time off beyond standard PTO. Feedback suggests this shutdown is a distinctive work-life perk, though availability can vary by site or business unit.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Volunteer release time and a 3:1 charitable gift-matching program are offered alongside recognition programs, tuition assistance, and community initiatives. Feedback suggests these elements add value beyond core insurance and PTO.
Nordson Corporation Insights
What We Do
Nordson is a team of 7,300 global employees thriving in an environment where they are supported and encouraged to be their best. Working side by side, we build meaningful connections with each other and our customers. Together, we deliver products that are solutions, and they’re likely touching your life every day. Have you ever changed a diaper? Opened a box of cereal? Used a smart phone or driven a car? Then we’ve already met. At Nordson, we take pride in being an outstanding corporate citizen and strongly believe in sharing our success with the communities where our employees live and work. Whether you’re working in one of our labs, offices or manufacturing facilities, your efforts will enable our customers to succeed and our company to continuously improve and grow. We engineer, manufacture and market differentiated products and systems used for precision dispensing and processing in a variety of end markets, from packaging to transportation and medical to electronics. Founded in 1954, we operate under the values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy and excellence. Nordson is headquartered in the United States in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 30 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization









