Human Resources Intern - CooperVision, Inc

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com

Scope: 

The Summer Intern Program provides college students with the opportunity to participate in meaningful projects that contribute to the overall business unit objectives.  In addition to the assigned projects, Interns are given the opportunity to participate in activities that encourage networking with peers, managers, and employees. 

Job Summary:

As an HR Intern, you will be exposed to different HR programs and processes. You will work to support the local HR Team with tasks such as career progression, orientation/onboarding efforts, and the summer internship program.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

During the Internship, the following duties will be completed on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Some of these tasks will involve direct supervision and assistance from HR staff. For some of the more frequent duties, the HR Intern will receive training on how to complete these tasks and will then be given an element of autonomy to complete them.

• Assist the HR Team with running the overall Summer Internship Program, including: 
  • Support events as outlined in the Intern Program Calendar (lunch n’ learns, training, executive presentations, and Intern Networking sessions).
  • Support/coordinate Intern Appreciation Day and other Intern focus days.
  • Send and collect feedback on internship program surveys.
• Partner with the Global TMOE Intern to review Employee Onboarding and New Hire Orientation process
• Audit and Update San Ramon and Pleasanton Job Descriptions 
• Assist with HR Process Administration, including Employee Files and I-9’s.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, advanced preferred).
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and follow-through skill set. 
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with diverse populations.
• Professional demeanor. 

Work Environment:

• Professional office setting.
• Willing to report to work at the San Ramon office.
• This is a paid internship.

Experience:

• Coursework in HR, Business Administration, and Communications is desired. 
• Previous Internship experience is preferable, but not required. 

Education:

• The position requires the candidate to be a student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or another related field completing their degree within 2 years, junior or senior.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $26.50 and $30.25 an hour and may include cost of living adjustments.  The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.  This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

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