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Intern - Human Resources - Summer 2026

G&W Electric Co.
United States, Illinois, Bolingbrook
305 West Crossroads Parkway (Show on map)
Oct 31, 2025

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

Intern - Human Resources

Position Summary:

This position will partner with the HR team on the design and deployment of various strategic priority projects. These will include: recruiting, intern program management, process improvements, and social media. The intern will work to implement programs while reinforcing values critical to the company's success.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities:



  • Support HR projects as needed
  • Support G&W Internship Program: social activities, program coordination, gathering material for marketing to interns, preparing fall recruiting
  • Creation of new material for our Learning Management System
  • Assist HR team with projects including process documentation for Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and general Human Resources


Required Qualifications:



  • Currently pursuing a degree from an accredited university
  • Possesses a minimum GPA of 3.0 in one or more of the following disciplines: Human Resources Management or Business.
  • Be a team player with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills who can work in a collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and an ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Possess strong time management, sense of urgency, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills, and the ability to streamline processes in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Any experience with an HRIS (preferred)


Our Internship Program Commitment

G&W Electric's Internship Program gives students the opportunity to gain practical, challenging, and meaningful on-the-job work experience while working for a global organization and industry leader. Interns are challenged to demonstrate their strengths and apply their knowledge to help us achieve our business strategy. Our goal is that students will take what they've learned and apply it to their future career, perhaps a long prosperous career with G&W Electric.

Program Perks



  • Competitive Pay
  • Independent and Collaborative Projects
  • Organized social activities
  • Team building events and professional development workshops to enhance your business savvy
  • Networking with leadership and other professionals
  • Building partnerships for future permanent career opportunities


Compensation and Benefits

Interns are well compensated with a competitive salary. Compensation is based on the number of years that you have completed toward your undergraduate/graduate degree or Ph.D. Housing is also available if needed.

Learn more about our program on YouTube!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires. All new hires will be required to participate in G&W Electric's pre-employment process including background check, drug screen and physical (as needed)

*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

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