Talent Development Internship

thyssenkrupp Materials NA•Northwood, OH

5d•$20•Hybrid

About The Position

At tkMNA, we provide a foundation to foster and support a safe, professional, and fulfilling experience. This internship is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience for college students. Our interns engage in various work assignments, projects, and activities of varying complexity to enable them to gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at a professional level. Our interns provide support to professional employees working in an organizational function related to the intern's area of study. Job Description Looking for a rising Junior or Senior/ 3rd - 4th year undergraduate) . The role requires more than basic admin support. Interest in Talent Development, Learning & Development Experience with tools like MS Forms, Canva, Miro is a plus but not required. Talent Development Intern Location: Hybrid / Northwood, OH Duration: 6 months Hours: Full-time/Part time Shape the Future of Talent. Start With Yours. Are you curious about how organizations grow great leaders, build careers, and invest in people? Join our Human resources team and get hands-on experience supporting learning programs, leadership initiatives, and employee development efforts that make a real impact across the business. As a Talent Development Intern, you won’t just observe—you’ll contribute. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, creativity, and collaboration, and who wants a behind-the-scenes look at how talent and leadership strategies come to life. What You’ll Do You’ll support a variety of meaningful initiatives, including: Leadership Academy – Frontline Leader Journey A development program designed to strengthen shopfloor leaders’ skills to effectively lead daily operations, support team performance, and drive consistency in leadership behaviors. Financial Wellness Program A program focused on helping team members build healthy money habits, reduce debt, and gain confidence in managing their finances so they can take greater control of their financial wellbeing. Performance Management An enhancement of our continuous performance management process within Workday, aimed at improving ongoing feedback, goal alignment, and development conversations throughout the year. Succession Planning A structured process to identify, assess, and develop internal talent for key leadership positions and other critical roles to ensure longterm business continuity and readiness. Mentoring Program Pilot A pilot initiative that provides space for team members to strengthen existing capabilities or develop new skills, build meaningful connections, and support longterm career growth. You will support and gain exposure to Talent Development initiatives by: Supporting the delivery of workshops, trainings, and leadership programs by helping bring sessions to life—from preparation through execution. Gathering and interpreting feedback from learning sessions to help improve future programs. Contributing to engagement and development initiatives through creative communications and learning campaigns. Collaborating on Talent Development projects by participating in meetings, tracking progress, and helping move work forward. Creating content that promote learning and career‑development opportunities. Enhancing learning materials like slide decks and job aids to keep content impactful and relevant. Gaining exposure to talent reviews and succession planning by helping organize insights and preparation materials. What Success Looks Like By the end of the internship, success means you: Reliably support Talent Development programs from planning through execution Proactively manage assigned tasks, timelines, and follow-ups with minimal oversight Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and stakeholders Demonstrate attention to detail and strong organizational skills Show curiosity and initiative by asking thoughtful questions and offering ideas Gain a solid understanding of how learning, leadership, and talent programs support business outcomes What You’ll Gain Hands-on exposure to talent development and leadership programs Experience supporting high-visibility people initiatives Skill development in communication, organization, project coordination, and data analysis Mentorship from experienced HR and Talent Development professionals Practical experience you can confidently discuss in future roles or interviews

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); Canva, Whiteboards.
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Curious, dependable, and eager to learn
Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

Looking for a rising Junior or Senior/ 3rd - 4th year undergraduate)
The role requires more than basic admin support.
Interest in Talent Development, Learning & Development
Experience with tools like MS Forms, Canva, Miro is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Supporting the delivery of workshops, trainings, and leadership programs by helping bring sessions to life—from preparation through execution.
Gathering and interpreting feedback from learning sessions to help improve future programs.
Contributing to engagement and development initiatives through creative communications and learning campaigns.
Collaborating on Talent Development projects by participating in meetings, tracking progress, and helping move work forward.
Creating content that promote learning and career‑development opportunities.
Enhancing learning materials like slide decks and job aids to keep content impactful and relevant.
Gaining exposure to talent reviews and succession planning by helping organize insights and preparation materials.