Summer Intern - Human Resources at GXO

Logistics at full potential. 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

GXO Logistics is determined to help our customers operate as efficiently as possible by providing cutting-edge supply chain solutions to many of the world's most successful brands. The GXO Human Resources Intern role provides valuable hands-on experience in HR processes, allowing the intern to gain a comprehensive understanding of HR functions and contribute to the smooth operation of the department. During the 10 week program, the HR intern will work alongside the on-site Human Resources team assisting with functions such as Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Compensation, Payroll, Compliance, Learning & Development, Recruiting, and Employee Engagement. Additional work could include supporting HR's partnership with safety, loss prevention, and operations through auditing employee data for accuracy.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Learn and perform HR job functions and responsibilities to meet HR and site operations goals and objectives.
• Engage with various levels of operations leadership and HR stakeholders to strategically assist in continuous improvement by identifying problems and creating Lean solutions.
• Participate and/or lead projects with key partners and peer interns by creating and developing project plans, determine requirements, deliverables, resources, timing/milestones and risks.
• Ability to communicate and build relationships with others that contribute to the efficiency of the team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present information and data in an organized, concise, and audience appropriate manner.
• Research, analyze, and exchange information, ideas, and opinions to aid in decision making.
• Prepare and distribute comprehensive reports and status updates to business leaders.
• Respond to employee questions and ensure employees have access to relevant policies.
• Work together with others to gather resources, create value, solve problems and achieve goals and objectives.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Current collegiate Junior or Senior in pursuit of Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with anticipated graduation by June 2026.
• In academic good standing with a grade point average of at least 3.0.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• High degree of integrity to maintain confidentiality.

It’d be great if you also have:

• Leadership and/or people management experience in collegiate programs and activities, or in previous/current employment.
• Exposure and/or experience in data mining and analysis.

This job requires the ability to:

• Lift objects up to 10lbs.
• Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time.
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel. 
• Tolerate hot or cold warehouse climates. 

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

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.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

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 intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement

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