Human Resources Intern

Solutions driven success.

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

As a Human Resources Intern, we'll give you real-world skills and experience to learn more about Human Resources (HR). At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Participate in a 12-week summer internship with a collaborative team of HR leaders
• Work alongside the Human Resource team to drive change initiatives
• Act as the intern liaison for other local XPO interns
• Support onboarding and off-boarding activities
• Serve as a key contributor to projects that impact the business and solve real problems
• Utilize a survey platform for local polls and the tracking of engagement events
• Complete other duties and special projects as needed

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you'll need:

• High school diploma or equivalent, and currently pursuing a bachelor's degree

• 2 or more years of relevant coursework
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

It'd be great if you also have:

• Education toward a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Completed 1 HR internship
• Intermediate knowledge of SharePoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Energetic work style with a strong drive to succeed
• Self-motivated instincts with the ability to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment and consult with team members/management as needed

Be part of something big.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 
 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.  
 

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