HR Shared Services Intern (Year-Round)

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world while promoting a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace.

About the role

BorgWarner HR Shared Services is undergoing transformation to enhance services, improve process efficiency, and strengthen partnerships with HRBPs, employees, managers, and students. We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven HR Shared Services Intern to join our Propulsion Technical Center (PTC) in Auburn Hills, MI. This position reports to the HR Shared Services Manager and requires working 20-30 hours per week while enrolled as a full-time student.

The HR Shared Services Intern will primarily support student recruitment and university relations for the Propulsion Technical Center (PTC) and World Headquarters (WHQ), while contributing to process improvement, technology enablement, and employee experience initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support student recruitment and university relations activities, including campus recruiting events, candidate communication, interview scheduling, pre-employment coordination, onboarding, and orientation for interns/co-ops.
• Assist with planning and execution of student program initiatives, including intern/co-op engagement activities, program communications, and student experience support.
• Coordinate with internal partners such as IT, Facilities, hiring managers, and HR team members to ensure a smooth student hiring and onboarding experience.
• Provide first-level support to employees and students in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner.
• Assist with HR reporting, data entry, records maintenance, personnel file updates, and audit activities to support accuracy and compliance.
• Support HR projects, process improvement efforts, benchmarking, and internal communications as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR Shared Services and student program processes by simplifying workflows, reducing manual effort, and enhancing the employee, candidate, and student experience.
• Explore and recommend ways to leverage technology, automation, reporting tools, and digital communication platforms to improve recruitment coordination, onboarding, program administration, and HR service delivery.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate full-time student attending an accredited college or university, preferably pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Interest in human resources, talent acquisition, university relations, student programs, employee experience, or process improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with candidates, students, employees, managers, and HR partners.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-service mindset with strong follow-up, problem-solving, collaboration, and ownership skills.
• Curious and comfortable exploring ways to improve processes, leverage technology, and simplify work.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience with tools such as Canva, DocuSign, automation tools, reporting platforms, or similar technology is a plus.
• Ability to work 20-30 hours per week during the school year and 30-40 hours per week during summer months.
• Ability to report onsite at least three days per week.

Safety

This position adheres to the Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices, and training as outlined in the BorgWarner PTC Safety Policy Manual. The role requires the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing as mandated by the employer. The individual must prioritize preventing accidents and illnesses, take reasonable precautions for protection, and report all injuries or potential hazards to their supervisor.

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship for employment visa status is not available for this role.