HR & Internal Communications Intern

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets.

About the role

We are currently seeking an HR & Internal Communications Intern to be part of the ContiTech Industrial Solutions Americas (IAM) team in Fairlawn, Ohio. As an HR & IC Intern, you will assist with employee engagement events and work to enhance the organization's strategic presence on internal channels including the intranet, employee mobile app and digital signage.

Under the supervision of the ContiTech IAM Internal Communications Manager, you will create and schedule content, draft messages, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide support to the HR data analytics team as needed. Supporting HR data analytics includes benchmarking other locations' best practices for employee satisfaction. You will also assist in preparing, monitoring, and analyzing critical location KPIs and consolidate information gathered.

Additionally, you will collaborate with other functions to ensure consistency in messaging and branding as well as contribute ideas for optimizing digital communication channels to reach and engage target audiences effectively based on performance metrics. You will be involved in a multitude of office projects and meetings for the Fairlawn Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee engagement events
• Enhance the organization's strategic presence on internal channels (intranet, employee mobile app, digital signage)
• Create and schedule content, draft messages, monitor KPIs
• Support HR data analytics team, including benchmarking best practices for employee satisfaction
• Prepare, monitor, and analyze critical location KPIs and consolidate information
• Collaborate with other functions to ensure consistency in messaging and branding
• Contribute ideas for optimizing digital communication channels based on performance metrics
• Participate in office projects and meetings

Requirements

• Junior, Senior or Graduate Student currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited degree program studying Public Relations, Communications, Media, Journalism or Human Relations
• Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Able to work up to 24 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri)
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; sponsorship for employment visas is not available for this role
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong team player with customer focus
• Networking skills
• Positive, proactive, and curious mindset that seeks solutions and solves problems

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangements
• Mentoring program offering guidance from seasoned colleagues
• Opportunity to work with an inspiring local team and collaborate with an international HR & Internal Communications network
• Additional benefits that come with working for a global industry leader

In-office work location: Fairlawn, OH. Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.