Human Resources Intern

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Job Summary

As a Human Resources Intern, you will gain exposure to many facets within HR where you can apply your skills and experience to strengthen your core capabilities. This position will provide you with an opportunity to gain real world experience and make an immediate impact. At Quaker Houghton, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your talents to drive positive results while you learn and achieve professional development. You’ll get assigned meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders, and learn about our industry.

What will you do

• Manage, support, and contribute to projects, programs, and processes in support of HR Strategy for the multiple functional areas
• Partner and collaborate with HR Leaders and business partners on projects, processes, and programs
• Leverage and analyze data and develop recommendations in support of key findings
• Utilize tools and design solutions to improve processes and effectiveness
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support HR programs and initiatives
• Support the overall preparation for a digital HR transformation

What do we look for

• Must be currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s program pursuing a degree in Human Resources, business, or related field
• Able to work 10-12 weeks (May – August timeframe)
• Comfortable working with large data sets and are keen to develop these skills
• Essential to be collaborative, solution focused, and act with a sense of urgency
• Should be comfortable working in a hybrid (virtual and face-to-face) environment

• Must be organized, positive and have a professional demeanor
• Proficient in MS Office tools
• Must be able to successful pass a security clearance, background verification and drug screening process

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.