Human Resources Intern

Reporting To: Sr. HR Generalist

Role Location: Woodridge, IL (Hybrid)

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Gerber is proudly celebrating over 90 years of manufacturing tried and true, high-quality kitchen and bathroom plumbing products. We earn the trust of trade professionals and homeowners alike who find value in products that have both style and substance–performing without exception for years to come, all while being surprisingly affordable. 

WHO WE ARE

At Globe Union/Gerber, we live by our core values—Humility, Enthusiasm, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Transparency. As the Human Resources Intern, you will:

• Show Humility: Value input from all team members and recognize opportunities for growth.
• Be Enthusiastic: Embrace challenges and continuously seek to deepen your business knowledge.
• Take Accountability: Own your work and commitments, and proactively address challenges.
• Be Resourceful: Prioritize effectively, leverage resources, and collaborate for maximum impact.
• Practice Transparency: Communicate openly, seek clarity, and uphold integrity in all interactions.

These values are integral to our culture and your success in this role.

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you interested in exploring a career in Human Resources and gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? The HR Internship at Gerber offers a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of HR while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the employee experience.

As an HR Intern, you’ll be part of a team that is actively shaping how we attract, develop, and support our people—while building a strong foundation for your career. This role provides exposure across multiple areas of HR, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee experience, and HR operations.

What You’ll Do

As an HR Intern, you will support day-to-day HR activities while also contributing to key initiatives and projects. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with recruiting and talent acquisition efforts, including candidate coordination and communication
 • Supporting onboarding activities to help create a positive and seamless new hire experience
 • Partnering with the HR team on administrative and operational processes
 • Collaborating with managers and team members across the organization
 • Contributing to ongoing HR projects and process improvements

Projects You May Support

This internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, hands-on projects such as:

• Job Architecture: Supporting job description updates, role clarity initiatives, and position evaluations
 • Onboarding Enhancement: Assisting with improvements to onboarding programs, materials, and overall experience
 • Internship Program Development: Helping design and structure future internship programs
 • Employee Experience Initiatives: Gathering feedback and supporting enhancements to HR programs and processes

REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative
• Demonstrates a “roll up your sleeves” initiative to get the job done