HR Intern

Covestro • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

This internship provides a motivated student with hands-on experience across two core HR functions: People Development/Learning and HR Business Partnering. The intern will contribute to active projects and operational priorities while also supporting the HR team with day-to-day activities. The role is designed to expose the intern to the breadth of HR’s work at Covestro and may include additional projects as business needs arise. This role sits within the North American HR team and contributes equally to the People Development & Learning function and the HR Business Partner function. The intern reports to an HR manager and collaborates with HR Partners, Learning Partners, and program owners across multiple US locations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Human Resources or Organizational Development, or related degree
• Undergraduate candidates must have completed their sophomore year
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively on a team.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; able to synthesize information into clear takeaways
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or office-based work experience
• Experience in HR systems and generative AI (i.e., ChatGPT/Claude/DeepSeek) and content development tools (such as EasyGenerator)
• Experience translating data into actionable insights and communicating findings in a way that is easy for diverse stakeholders to understand
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) or similar frameworks

Responsibilities

• Support a focused set of projects over the course of the internship.
• Maintaining and updating the HR learning content review SharePoint site, including content owners, subject matter experts, and review schedules
• Developing/updating training courses using EasyGenerator or other available tools
• Supporting the GoMentor mentoring program through participant communications, marketing materials, or system-based matching activities
• Assisting the HRBP team with the critical position identification and automation process
• Partner with the HRBP team to identify/implement process improvement opportunities utilizing AI across our HR portfolio of products and services
• Contributing to other HR projects and priorities as business needs evolve across People Development and HR Business Partner functions

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed