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Human Resources Intern (Summer 2026)

CompanyLegrand North America
LocationWest Hartford
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The HR Intern will collaborate with various Corporate HR functions, including HR Operations, HRIS, Benefits, and Compensation. Responsibilities include processing employee requests, maintaining files, conducting job matching, and supporting engagement activities.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
11647
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, dedicated to supporting technological, societal and environmental change around the globe. Our purpose is to improve lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet by delivering electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. With nearly 38,000 employees around the world, we work hard every day to make the buildings of tomorrow more sustainable for everyone. Legrand reported sales of €8.3 billion in 2022. The company is listed on Euronext Paris and is notably a component stock of the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG and CAC SBT 1.5 indexes. (code ISIN FR0010307819).
About the Role

Position Description

At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Intern to join the Legrand Corporate Team in West Hartford, CT. The HR Intern will collaborate with various Corporate HR functions, including HR Operations, HRIS, Benefits, and Compensation. This hybrid position requires three days onsite and two days remote, and the role is available for Summer 2026 (May to August).  What Will You Do?
  • Administrative: Communicate with internal and external customers professionally and confidentially. Process employee requests, maintain files, perform audits, and generate reports.
  • Compensation: Utilize the Job Architect system to build position descriptions and conduct job matching.
  • Benefits: Update beneficiary information in the Empyrean benefits system, process Medical Support Orders.
  • Systems: Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new platforms, including Oracle HR.
  • Engagement: Support projects such as engagement activities and employee communications in partnership with the HR team.
  • Other: Participate in special projects and shadow various meetings for new systems and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:
  • Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field (preferably sophomore, junior, or senior).
Experience:
  • Previous work experience in some capacity is preferred and experience working in an office environment is helpful but not required.
  • Familiarity with HRIS and ATS systems is a plus.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
  • Able to work 40 hours/week through Summer 2026 (May to August).
  • Continuously exhibit personal integrity and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to follow through and respond to requests accurately, timely, and professionally.
  • Intermediate computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook); comfortable with technology.
  • Demonstrate curiosity and an eagerness to learn.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple and competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently, plan, coordinate, and manage your own work.

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

 

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

 

 

 

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Skills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceConfidentialityMicrosoft OfficeDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCuriosityEagerness to LearnHRIS FamiliarityATS FamiliarityIntegrityTechnology ComfortIndependent WorkPlanning SkillsCoordination Skills
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrative
Benefits
Medical CoverageDental CoverageVision Coverage401K MatchPaid Time OffHoliday PayShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityPaid Maternity LeavePaid Parental LeaveBonus OpportunitiesPaid Time Off to Volunteer