HR Management Intern

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people. At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers.

At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers.

The GATX summer intern program is a paid 13-week internship from May – August. The HR Intern will collaborate closely with the HR Manager, shadowing them to learn HR management principles while concentrating on a specific area rather than specialized skill sets. This hands-on experience will allow the intern to apply classroom knowledge and skills to defined projects and learn about HR management fundamentals and strategic initiatives from GATX professionals.

Project Management

• Managing defined projects that support the HR Manager and HR team
• Coordinating project timelines and deliverables
• Ensuring projects align with HR goals and objectives

HR Administration

• Supporting day-to-day HR operations
• Assisting with employee inquiries and requests
• Helping with the preparation of HR reports and documents

Employee Records Management

• Maintaining and updating employee records
• Assisting with data entry and filing
• Ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of employee information

Recruitment Support  

• Assisting with job postings and advertisements
• Screening resumes and applications
• Scheduling interviews and coordinating with candidates

Onboarding    

• Helping with the preparation of onboarding materials
• Assisting in the orientation process for new hires
• Ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed

Training and Development    

• Coordinating training sessions and workshops
• Assisting in the development of training materials
• Tracking and reporting on training progress

Employee Engagement         

• Assisting in organizing employee events and activities
• Supporting employee recognition programs
• Gathering feedback from employees to improve engagement initiatives

Union Interaction and Grievance Process Involvement        

• Assisting with union interactions and communications
• Supporting the grievance process and resolution efforts

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Experience with HR software and systems preferred
• Competence with Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Key Competencies:

• Verbal and written communication and documentation skills
• Detail orientation and organizational skills
• Problem-solving and basic trouble-shooting ability
• Ability to handle multiple tasks

Other:

• Ability to work full-time during the summer of 2025
• Physical ability to participate in HR activities in an office setting

As of February 10, 2025, the salary range for this position is $20 to $24 per hour. This range is a reasonable estimate and takes into account several factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, geographic location, skill set, experience, education, training, internal equity, and other business needs. 

This posting will remain open until the role is filled.