Job Summary
Are you ready to spend your summer as a part of something special? Imagine being with a company whose reputation for excellence paves the way for endless success. At Genuine Parts Company (GPC), people build long-lasting, highly satisfying careers and make a real difference in the community. Our 11-week summer internship program will be in person in Atlanta and run from May 19 – August 1, 2025.
As a Human Resources Intern, you will gain comprehensive experience in various aspects of a modern People Team, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, and HR operations. Interns will do meaningful work through specific a project(s) and/or initiative(s) in their respective departments and make a final presentation at the conclusion of their internship. Interns will enjoy robust networking and personal development opportunities through formalized interactions with senior leadership, training workshops, and city-wide intern events. Interns will have fun and give back through opportunities to meet fellow college-aged students, social outings, service projects, and more!
Responsibilities
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Work closely with our HR professionals to support key initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the HR function.
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Identify opportunities to streamline process improvements.
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Take ownership of a project and then assist other team members to support company initiatives.
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Manage confidential data within enterprise software systems.
Qualifications
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Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in human resources, management, business or other related fields.
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Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Strong analytical aptitude
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Willingness to learn!
Preferred Qualifications
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3.25 GPA or above preferred.
Leadership Skills
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Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
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Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
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Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
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Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.
Physical Demands / Working Environment
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Expected to operate in a professional office environment.
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The 2025 program will run from May 19 – August 1, 2025
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The work week is 40-hours
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Working hours are M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM with a 1-hour lunch break.
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Top Skills
What We Do
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 14 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees.
