What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Intern position at Polestar?
At Polestar, we don't just drive innovation in our cars – our entire business model is different from our competitors. We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our HR Business Team for our Summer Internship program.
This internship will be located in our Mahwah, NJ headquarters where we embrace a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office per week.
Let us describe the challenge we offer
The Human Resources Intern will have the opportunity to get hands on experience in a wide range of HR functions from recruiting top talent, compensation & benefits, to employee engagement. You will have the opportunity to join a team of global HR colleagues supporting our global markets and HQ functions. You will contribute to our culture by supporting in activities and initiatives that keep people at the center of everything we do. During your internship you will gain real world experience applying HR principals in a dynamic and engaging workplace.
What You’ll Do
We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in. Our focus is on uncompromised design and technology. Passion and emotion drive us, electricity and innovation drive our cars. Our products are excellent, efficient and entertaining. In Polestar’s future, there is no room for shortcuts, excuses or compromises. We are all in, dedicated on our ambition. Guiding our industry forward through pure, progressive, performance.
At Polestar, the sky is the limit.
Want to learn more about Polestars journey? Visit our website
This internship will be located in our Mahwah, NJ headquarters where we embrace a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office per week.
Let us describe the challenge we offer
The Human Resources Intern will have the opportunity to get hands on experience in a wide range of HR functions from recruiting top talent, compensation & benefits, to employee engagement. You will have the opportunity to join a team of global HR colleagues supporting our global markets and HQ functions. You will contribute to our culture by supporting in activities and initiatives that keep people at the center of everything we do. During your internship you will gain real world experience applying HR principals in a dynamic and engaging workplace.
What You’ll Do
- Take part in a wide range of HR functions for the North American team including payroll, benefits, recruitment and employee engagement initiatives.
- Play an active role in the recruitment process supporting people managers with resume review, interview coordination and candidate communication through our applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Assist in employee orientation and onboardings to ensure a positive start to their employee journey.
- Support with administrative duties related to payroll, benefits and retirement plans.
- Update and maintain HR records and employee data in our HRIS system (Workday).
- Generate reporting and analysis for employee engagement surveys, monthly payroll & benefits,
- Collaborate on HR projects and reporting as needed.
- A current student or recent graduate in Human Resources, Psychology or related field.
- You are a self-starter and are energized by problem solving.
- Passionate about people and creating valuable employee experiences.
- High level of professionalism when handling sensitive and/or confidential HR information.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong time management skills, able to prioritize competing tasks.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interest in the EV/Automotive industry a plus.
- Hands on experience working at a dynamic, EV automotive brand.
- Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden our teams work collaboratively across borders with global exposure.
- Opportunities to network with tenured automotive professionals across multiple disciplines.
- A company culture that is all about the people.
We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in. Our focus is on uncompromised design and technology. Passion and emotion drive us, electricity and innovation drive our cars. Our products are excellent, efficient and entertaining. In Polestar’s future, there is no room for shortcuts, excuses or compromises. We are all in, dedicated on our ambition. Guiding our industry forward through pure, progressive, performance.
At Polestar, the sky is the limit.
Want to learn more about Polestars journey? Visit our website
