HR Intern - Talent & Culture

Potential with Quanex • Mounds View, MN

1d • $18 - $22

About The Position

Quanex is looking for an HR Intern to join our Talent & Culture team. We intend for the successful candidate to office out of Mounds View, MN or Houston, TX. The HR Intern will partner with the Talent & Culture team, playing a key role in supporting full-cycle recruiting activities and collaborating with the Internal Communications team. The successful candidate will also contribute to special projects that enhance hiring processes and employee engagement. The internship is a full-time opportunity and will likely come to an end in August 2026. What’s attractive about the HR Internship? Opportunity to support a global Talent & Culture Team Attract and retain key talent to support the growth of a leading manufacturer Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field.
• Intermediate skills as it pertains to Microsoft Office Products
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews and extending offers
• Keep candidates engaged and informed about their application status, interview outcomes and next steps.
• Regularly communicate with HR and hiring managers and provide updates on recruitment progress, challenges and adjustments to recruiting strategy.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices and changes that may impact talent acquisition in the manufacturing sector.
• Provide insights and recommendations to continuously improve the recruitment process and attract high-quality candidates.
• Drafting and supporting Talent & Culture communications.
• Create and lead summer intern activities, with a minimum of 2 virtual activities and a final presentation.
• Support reporting and data‑tracking initiatives by gathering, organizing, and analyzing talent acquisition metrics to help drive insights and improve recruiting performance.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees