Human Resources Intern

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 aHuman 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

• Work closely with our HR professionals to support key initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the HR function. 

• Identify opportunities to streamline process improvements.

• Take ownership of a project and then assist other team members to support company initiatives.

• Manage confidential data within enterprise software systems. 

Qualifications

• Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in human resources, management, businessor other related fields. 

• Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Strong analytical aptitude 

• Willingness to learn! 

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.25 GPA or above preferred.

Leadership Skills

• Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.

• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication. 

• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions. 

• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Expected to operate in a professional office environment. 

• The 2025 program will run from May 19 – August 1, 2025

• The work week is 40-hours

• Working hours are M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM with a 1-hour lunch break.