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Form of workWho we want
Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.
Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.
Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.
Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.
Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.
Game changers. Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.
What You Get Out of the Internship
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest students to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. Stryker Human Resources interns will get to:
Apply classroom knowledge in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
Put people first, and gain valuable experience as a result
Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills
Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business
Be a part of an innovative team and culture
Opportunities Available
As a Human Resources intern at Stryker, you will be placed in one of the following teams:
HR Generalist/Talent Management/Learning & Development
Responsibilities could include –
Collaborating on the development and implementation of programs and solutions to improve performance and processes such as:
Creating a strategy for a New Hire Orientation
Reviewing employee engagement survey data and creating a new method to display the results
Creating a process map and training for our HR Management System
Assisting with employee communications and branding
Managing reports, dashboards, and metrics that measure efficiency and effectiveness across our organization
Planning, implementing and executing Employee Appreciation Week
Recruiting / Talent Acquisition
Recruiting/Talent Acquisition interns will have responsibilities within one or more of the following functions:
Sourcing – Finding passive candidates through various platforms to interview for full-time roles, partnering with recruiters to bring in talent for open requisitions, and developing stronger techniques for tracking passive candidates.
Candidate Care - Scheduling on-site interviews, making travel arrangements, and greeting candidates as they arrive for their interviews.
Recruiting – Identifying candidates, interviewing and ultimately hiring diverse talent to the Stryker team; inputting data into our applicant tracking system.
University Relations – Assisting with designing the fall and spring campus strategies, coordinating summer intern program events, and managing the intern blog.
Majors Targeted: Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Business-related field
What You Need
• Currently working on completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field or equivalent; we will only consider students who plan be enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the summer
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; must be the case at the date of hire and also will be verified during background check in the spring
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.
Know someone at Stryker?
Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program
Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
