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Intern Human Resources- Talent Acquisition

CompanyGenerac Power Systems
LocationWaukesha
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support corporate and plant recruitment teams through sourcing, screening, and scheduling candidates. Gain exposure to broader HR functions including diversity initiatives, onboarding, and learning and development.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
4202
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Generac is the total energy solutions company powering a smarter world. We help free people to use energy on their own terms by giving them access to reliable energy that is also cleaner, more efficient and better managed. We do this by making homes a sanctuary where people have reliable power so they can safely and comfortably work, learn and entertain. Around the world, our commercial and industrial solutions are trusted to power and support businesses and critical infrastructure to protect against the challenges of an aging power grid, increasingly severe weather and escalating energy demands and rising rates.  As an industry pioneer, we are relentlessly focused on the future of energy management. We’re ushering in a new era of energy solutions where we are exploring new technologies, delivering connected solutions and protecting against increasing energy costs for consumers and commercial users.
About the Role

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.


For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.


Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?



Our Talent Acquisition Intern will support our corporate and/or plant recruitment teams on site at our headquarters in Waukesha, WI. As a Talent acquisition intern you will have the opportunity to shadow recruiters, assist with sourcing and screening a variety of candidates, assist with interview scheduling, and assisting with recruitment marketing and operations. In addition to recruiting, you will also have an opportunity to gain exposure to other facets of HR, including diversity initiatives, new hire onboarding/new hire orientation, learning and development, employment and diversity branding, and much more.  In addition to the above you will have the opportunity to network with other interns, participate in fun intern events, and learn a lot through this experience!

What you will learn:

  • Receive internal training on how to leverage internal recruitment systems and sourcing tools

  • Learn about the full recruitment lifecycle including preparing, sourcing, screening, selecting, hiring and onboarding

  • Learn about recruitment marketing and utilizing social media to attract viable talent

  • You will also work closely with recruiting team members to innovate on current research strategies for talent pooling, market mapping, and competitor analysis which will allow you to make an immediate impact.

  • You will learn about the Generac business groups, how talent needs are assessed, and will be a part of driving the recruiting process from the beginning to end as our talent acquisition teams work to attain critical talent.

  • Gain exposure to our ongoing diversity initiatives

  • Gain an understanding of the employee lifecycle from recruitment through departure

  • Develop a working relationship with Generac’s HR, Recruitment and Shared Services Teams

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program with an emphasis in a business related field and/or Human Resources

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Microsoft Office experience with strong aptitude in Excel.

  • Sophomore year status or higher.

  • Previous systems experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information

  • Proficient oral and written communication and able to write clearly and succinctly to get a message across

  • Conscientious self-motivated worker with an attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and in a group setting

  • Dependable and organized

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Key Skills
SourcingCandidate ScreeningInterview SchedulingRecruitment MarketingOnboardingDiversity InitiativesMarket MappingCompetitor AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelConfidentialityWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationOrganizationTime Management
Categories
Human ResourcesManagement & LeadershipEnergyManufacturing
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