Human Resources Intern

Are you ready to gain real-world, strategic experience in Human Resources? Group 1 Automotive is seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern for Summer 2026 to partner with multiple HR teams and gain hands-on exposure to the full spectrum of HR functions in a fast-paced, multi-location organization.

This internship offers an opportunity to work in 1-2 of the following HR teams based off your career goals/education desire: Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners & HRSS, Compensation & Total Rewards, HRIS, and Learning & Development, contributing to meaningful projects while developing foundational and strategic HR skills. You will gain insight into how a large, complex organization manages its workforce, supports employee development, ensures compliance, and drives people-focused initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

Talent Acquisition

• Support recruiting initiatives including posting jobs, assisting with candidate sourcing, and contributing to interview preparation and coordination.
• Support TA projects that enhance candidate experience and pipeline development.

HR Partnerships

• Maintain and audit employee records for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist HR Business Partners with employee inquiries and general HR support.
• Contribute to compliance-related initiatives, including policy updates and required documentation management.
• Assist with onboarding activities, preparing new hire materials and coordinating orientation logistics.

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Support the Compensation & Total Rewards team with market research, benchmarking, and data analysis. Assist in preparing reports and presentations that inform HR and leadership decision-making.

HRIS & Data Management

• Aid in system updates, data entry, and reporting to ensure accurate HRIS records. Support creation of dashboards, analytics, and metrics that track workforce trends and performance indicators.

 Learning & Development

• Assist with employee training initiatives, including scheduling, tracking completion, and preparing learning materials.
• Participate in projects that support engagement, professional development, and process improvement.

HR Shared Services

• Maintain and audit employee records for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist the national business with general HR inquiries through the centralized HR help desk
• Coordinate the preemployment process by launching action items and monitoring resulting
• Assist with onboarding activities, preparing new hire materials and coordinating orientation logistics.

 Qualifications

• Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with professional interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professionalism and discretion handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in learning multiple HR functions and contributing to strategic projects.

*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include; background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify