Corporate HR Intern (2026-27 School Year)

Org Marketing Statement

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Position Summary

Parker's Internship Program was established in 1978 to identify and help develop promising college students, by providing real-world experience in disciplines critical to Parker's business. As an intern, you will gain experience while supporting the HR department’s function.

Essential Functions

Depending on candidate experience and departmental needs, the HR Internship may provide exposure to:

• HR generalist responsibilities – onboarding processes, record keeping and retention, auditing.
• Social Responsibility/Event Planning - team member recognition programs, community outreach/philanthropy, and other events.
• HRIS administration.
• Sort and process incoming resumes.
• Schedule interviews.
• Maintain the College Recruiting Microsoft Teams site.
• Update career pages of www.parker.com.
• Schedule info sessions and provide resources needed to execute events.
• Market employment opportunities to target audiences.
• Assist in planning and executing summer internship workshops/events.
• Complete assigned research related to college recruiting and generate reports.
• Track progress, deadlines, and priorities of all projects.
• Maintain a satisfied level of customer service with clients both internal and external.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or in a business field, preferably with an HR Minor.
• At least two years of undergraduate coursework completed.
• Able to start as early as May 2026.
• Ability to work in-office in Mayfield Heights, OH.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Personable, able to comfortably and pleasantly deal with a variety of people.
• Problem solving capabilities necessary to accomplish the duties and tasks of the position.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Able to provide high quality customer service through phone calls, email, and face to face interactions.
• Strong project management skills required to support multiple projects simultaneously.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission