Job Description

Position Summary:

As part of the ITW Residential & Renovation Human Resources team, the Human Resources Intern , will combine their education with practical HR experience in core HR areas such as employee relations, employee engagement, recruitment & onboarding, and performance management. Assignments may include projects on recruiting, creating training presentations and employee communications.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist with onboarding of new employees, providing the necessary paperwork, entering data within the company’s HRIS system, and communicating with employees
• Support employee engagement initiatives across the division
• Provide basic support for HR inquiries, forwarding complex questions to the appropriate party
• Research recruiting best practices, including social media and diversity strategies
• Participate in the recruitment process of candidates for a variety of job functions
• Support training and development related activities and human resources projects, as needed
• Assist in a variety of HR projects
• Additional duties & projects may be assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Rising Junior (graduating 2026) currently pursuing a degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field
• Previous internship experience in an HR or Talent function, preferred
• Competent working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills
• Eagerness to learn, demonstrated curiosity and a drive to excel
• Passion for developing emerging talent
• Ability to travel up to 20% to our other local facilities (Elgin,IL and Bartlett, IL)

Job Competencies:

• **Critical Thinking & Decision Making: **Ability to make logical and sound decisions and to know when to act independently and when to seek assistance.
• **Curiosity & Learning Orientation: **Actively identifying new areas for learning and applying newly gained knowledge/skill on the job.
• Drive to Excel: Driven to succeed and willing to go the extra mile. Perseveres in the face of obstacles and challenges.
• **Interpersonal Skills & communication: **Ability to work collaboratively and partner well with others, express oneself verbally and in writing, and listen well.

Additional Information

** Work Environment:**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, within typical manufacturing plant working conditions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment (office) is usually low, but much higher when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO is the Law

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ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please click here.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.