USA - Human Resources Intern

You Belong Here…Wherever in the World you find yourself.

We celebrate our wins as one team of many great people!

With a vision for a connected world, Inchcape relies upon the expertise, diversity, and global network of our over 3,000 professionals, spread across 60 plus countries and in over 240 offices to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean.

We empower our people, and our values are at the center of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

Global Perspective – we connect the world and see the bigger picture.

The Power of People – we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Progress – we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

We know what matters. We never stand still. We always reach for more.

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Duration/Schedule: Flexible part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer months.

Business Need / Purpose of Role:

A Human Resources Internship with Inchcape Shipping Services means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions.  If you’re a forward-thinking, hard-working college student who loves to learn and wants to make a positive impact on the world while growing your career, join us and help connect the world.

About the Department and the Role:

The Human Resources & Talent team is responsible for developing skills, leadership pipelines, and building an agile organization to support Inchcape's growth. This role as a Human Resources Intern entails building and executing a robust sustainment plan and platform to support HR capabilities that the HR & Talent team is looking to expand across HR.   

The intern will be exposed to various aspects of the department including talent acquisition, compensation, retention, employee relations, training and development, benefits and more.

As a HR Intern you can expect the following: 

• Lead and participate in projects that will influence business decisions and have an impact on the future of the organization.
• Gain insights through research, benchmarking, feedback, and data analysis.
• Partner with HR/TA teams to share insights and propose recommendations.
• Participate in various department activities such as hiring, performance management, talent development to gain exposure to these processes across the organization and develop more insight into HR's impact on the organization. 

Projects may include but are not limited to:

• Provide support in the Onboarding process including New Hire Orientation.
• Provide recruiting support for our Talent Acquisition Team.
• Provide support and update HR knowledge based in our SharePoint.
• Researching and recommending process improvements for special projects.
• Providing organizational support where needed. 

This program supports one of HR’s strategic objectives related to strengthening HR employees' ability to develop products, manage projects, and work in an agile environment.

Why Join Inchcape Shipping Services?

We pride ourselves on our Internship Program being an immersive and impactful experience designed to kick start your corporate career and set you up for future success.

• Work on real business challenges: You will be assigned projects and work directly with teams to gain real-work experience, contribute to the business, and impact the world.
• Be supported throughout your journey: You will be mentored and coached by numerous colleagues, including your managers, subject experts, peers, and mentors.

Joining our internship program means you may have a chance to secure a future role at Inchcape when you graduate!

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to express ideas and information in a clear and concise manner. 
• Ability to recognize and respond effectively to unexpected situations and tight deadlines. 
• Ability to create accurate and punctual reports, deliver presentations, and share information and ideas with others.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations.
• Demonstrate ability to complete tasks regardless of obstacles.
• Analytically driven and detail-oriented, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Package and aptitude to learn new internal tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, business proficiency in English.  Bilingual a plus. 

Education, Qualifications, Certifications, and Licenses

Education/Experience: 

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college, in your penultimate year of your bachelor’s or master’s degree studies (Graduation between December 2025-September 2026)
• Available to work part/full-time (up to 30 hours/week) for the entire duration of the Internship Program (beginning as early as December through September, depending on your school system)
• Student member of SHRM a plus!
• Eligibility to work in the US.

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high performing workforce, that works together to provide our partners with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realize the value of the diversity of our people and know that their unique experiences, skills, and passions – strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, and promotes the exchange of ideas – helping you to build a rich and rewarding career.

Deciding where you want to work is an important decision. Choosing a company that support your professional and personal goals is essential. Inchcape provides the resources, culture, and leadership you need to be successful, to build something you’re proud of, and take advantage of all the future holds.

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Who you are is who we are.

Inchcape is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Inchcape encourages applicants of all ages.  As part of this commitment, Inchcape will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please email HRNAMrecruiting@iss-shipping.com describing the accommodation.

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