Human Resources Intern (Summer 2026)

Legrand North America•West Hartford, CT

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Intern to join the Legrand Corporate Team in West Hartford, CT. The HR Intern will collaborate with various Corporate HR functions, including HR Operations, HRIS, Benefits, and Compensation. This hybrid position requires three days onsite and two days remote, and the role is available for Summer 2026 (May to August). What Will You Do? Administrative: Communicate with internal and external customers professionally and confidentially. Process employee requests, maintain files, perform audits, and generate reports. Compensation: Utilize the Job Architect system to build position descriptions and conduct job matching. Benefits: Update beneficiary information in the Empyrean benefits system, process Medical Support Orders. Systems: Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new platforms, including Oracle HR. Engagement: Support projects such as engagement activities and employee communications in partnership with the HR team. Other: Participate in special projects and shadow various meetings for new systems and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field (preferably sophomore, junior, or senior).
Able to work 40 hours/week through Summer 2026 (May to August).
Continuously exhibit personal integrity and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to follow through and respond to requests accurately, timely, and professionally.
Intermediate computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook); comfortable with technology.
Demonstrate curiosity and an eagerness to learn.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple and competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently, plan, coordinate, and manage your own work.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in some capacity is preferred and experience working in an office environment is helpful but not required.
Familiarity with HRIS and ATS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Communicate with internal and external customers professionally and confidentially.
Process employee requests, maintain files, perform audits, and generate reports.
Utilize the Job Architect system to build position descriptions and conduct job matching.
Update beneficiary information in the Empyrean benefits system, process Medical Support Orders.
Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new platforms, including Oracle HR.
Support projects such as engagement activities and employee communications in partnership with the HR team.
Participate in special projects and shadow various meetings for new systems and initiatives as assigned.