Human Resources Intern

Who We Are 

Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world’s leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading ecommerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways – driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.formerra.com. 

 Formerra leads in the market with the following key capabilities: 

• Problem-solving mindset, based on ingenuity and backed by a skilled and experienced commercial team that brings differentiated insights across markets including healthcare, consumer, industrial and mobility
• Expansive material portfolio, including engineering thermoplastics and traditional polymers across leading material brands 
• Integrated, long-standing relationships with leading, global suppliers 
• Unparalleled and highly specialized technical, processing, and design support 
• Regulatory-compliant material support and expertise 

Position Summary

The Human Resources Intern serves as a key member of the Human Resources team, supporting a broad range of people initiatives and operational activities that contribute to Formerra's business success. This role provides hands-on experience across multiple HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, talent management, HR operations, compliance, communications, workforce analytics, and organizational development. The intern will collaborate with HR professionals, business leaders, and employees to support programs, projects, and processes that enhance the employee experience, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and help drive business performance. Through meaningful contributions and exposure to strategic HR initiatives, the intern will gain a comprehensive understanding of how Human Resources partners with leaders to attract, develop, engage, and retain talent across the organization.

• Location: Based in Romeoville, IL
• Internship Details: Intended for students available starting during the Fall semester
• Hybrid role: Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Romeoville office

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with new hire onboarding activities, orientation scheduling, preparation of onboarding materials, and Day 1 coordination.
• Support HR communications, including newsletters, policy updates, employee announcements, organizational change communications, and wellness initiatives.
• Maintain employee records and support data entry, reporting, and process administration within the HRIS and other HR systems.
• Assist with employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, surveys, and action planning activities.
• Support talent management processes, including performance management cycles, talent reviews, succession planning activities, and career development initiatives.
• Coordinate compliance training activities and maintain training records to support regulatory and company requirements.
• Compile HR metrics, dashboards, and workforce analytics, and assist in identifying trends and insights to support business decisions.
• Support organizational development and change management initiatives through research, communication planning, and project coordination.
• Assist with compensation and rewards projects, including market data analysis, incentive plan administration support, and employee recognition programs.
• Support exit interview administration, survey analysis, and reporting on retention and attrition trends.
• Participate in special projects related to employee experience, organizational effectiveness, process improvement, and HR best practices.
• Manage general HR administrative tasks, including monitoring the HR inbox, responding to routine inquiries, coordinating documents, processing invoices, and supporting team operations.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees and business leaders at all levels.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook; experience with data analysis and reporting tools is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative, learn quickly, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Availability to work 20 to 30 hours per week in an office-based environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred

• Previous internship, campus leadership, volunteer, or work experience in HR, business, customer service, or administrative support.
• Experience working with data, reporting, surveys, or presentations.
• Familiarity with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, or workforce analytics tools.
• Demonstrated leadership through student organizations, athletics, community involvement, or campus activities.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Effective Communication and Relationship Building
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Business Acumen and Curiosity
• Customer Service and Employee Experience Orientation
• Integrity, Confidentiality, and Professionalism
• Organizational Effectiveness and Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Data Analysis and Insight Generation
• Project Coordination and Time Management
• Adaptability, Learning Agility, and Initiative
• Process Improvement Mindset
• Accountability and Results Orientation

Disclaimers:

• Legal authorization to work in the specified country is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• It is the policy of Formerra that all employees are employed at the will of Formerra for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.
• NOTICE: Formerra is committed to ensuring a fair and legitimate recruitment process. We want to alert job applicants to the potential risk of recruitment scams and encourage caution when responding to unsolicited job postings or communications. If you receive a job offer without having explicitly applied through our website or a legitimate job board, please be wary. We will never request sensitive personal information—such as your Social Security number, birth date, or banking details—via email. If you are uncertain about the legitimacy of a job posting or communication, please contact us directly at careers@formerra.com.