Co-Op - HR/Finance Community Engagement - Fall 2026

Schaeffler • Fort Mill, SC, SC

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About The Position

Schaeffler is seeking a co-op student to help strengthen employee engagement, learning, and connection across its Finance community. The co-op will work with colleagues across Finance, Branding, and global and regional teams to develop and coordinate initiatives that support employees and business priorities. The role includes supporting opportunities for colleagues to connect and learn, contributing to change management initiatives for a Global Finance program, creating employee communications and social media content, and helping develop resources and promote learning opportunities. The co-op will also build relationships across locations, coordinate stakeholders, and track activities and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.

Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing at an accredited college or university, pursuing a relevant degree, and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa or other employment sponsorship. Schaeffler describes its workplace as valuing respect, diverse perspectives, creativity, and innovation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and in good academic standing at an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and provide proof of enrollment and GPA upon request.
• Strong international and intercultural awareness.
• Self-directed approach and ability to take initiative.
• Genuine interest in networking and building relationships across teams and locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization and follow-through, including the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Creativity paired with sound judgment, with the ability to develop purposeful, inclusive initiatives aligned with employee and business needs.
• Comfort working independently while seeking input and collaborating with others.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and coordinate opportunities for Finance colleagues to connect, share knowledge, and learn from one another.
• Contribute to change management initiatives in the context of a Global Finance program.
• Collaborate with the Branding team to create and manage employee-focused communications and social media content.
• Develop practical, easy-to-use engagement resources for managers and contribute to broader global and regional programs.
• Support the promotion of role-relevant learning opportunities in collaboration with Finance teams.
• Build relationships across locations to gather and share stories that strengthen connection within the Finance community.
• Bring forward ideas, coordinate stakeholders, and help move initiatives from concept to execution.
• Track activities and feedback to assess what is working and identify improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed