Co-op - Human Resources
At a glance
Junior HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Schaeffler. Fort Mill.
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What you'll do
- Keep HR operations moving with administrative help and support for department projects
- Prepare new hires for their first day and help complete I-9 forms and hiring paperwork
- Check employee documents for accuracy and organize files to keep records current
- Reach out to candidates, arrange interviews and respond to employment verification requests
- Use HR administration systems and coordinate with IT or information management when needed
What you bring
- You have a high school diploma and are pursuing a four-year degree in HR, business administration or a related field
- You must maintain a semester GPA of at least 2.5
- You can handle calls, email and in-person requests professionally while protecting confidential information
- You are proficient with Microsoft applications and tools, with strong accuracy and organization skills
- External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employer visa sponsorship
Who this fits
This co-op suits a student seeking hands-on experience with HR operations, onboarding and recruiting coordination. The role is based in Fort Mill, and external applicants need US work authorization without employment visa sponsorship.
From the employer
Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
Your Key Responsibilities
The Human Resources Co-op Student will work closely with the HR team to support day-to-day operations and contribute to HR projects. This role offers hands-on experience and the opportunity to build a strong foundation in HR skills and processes. Through a variety of developmental tasks and projects, the student will strengthen communication, organization, and problem-solving skills while contributing to a meaningful employee experience.
- Provide overall administrative and operational support for the Human Resources Department.
- Support with new hire onboarding, including day-one activities and completion of I-9 and new hire paperwork.
- Help maintain accurate employee records through document quality checks and file management.
- Support recruiting coordination, including candidate outreach and interview scheduling.
- Serve as a contact for employment verification requests in a professional and timely manner.
- Act as a key user for function related administration systems, and liaise with IT or functional Information Management, if required.
Your Qualifications
- High school diploma and currently pursuing a 4-year degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or another relevant field.
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle telephone calls, emails, and in-person requests in a professional manner.
- Must have a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications and tools.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Prior SAP experience is appreciated.
- External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.
As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.
Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.
Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Keywords: Administration, Services & Support; Human Resources