2027 Summer Intern, Human Resources

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.


What You Can Expect

The Human Resources (HR) Intern will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a dynamic professional environment, gaining valuable hands-on experience with a range of HR skillsets. Through meaningful project work and administrative support, interns will develop a deeper understanding of key HR competencies while actively contributing to the department’s initiatives. Additionally, this internship program offers insight into the organization’s philosophies and culture, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world professional practice


How You'll Create Impact


The intern program will offer you the unique opportunity to learn HR from the ground up and will provide experience and develop competencies within one of the following areas:

  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Employee Relations
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent Management
  • Change Management
  • Learning and Development
  • Organizational Development and Planning
  • Compliance
  • Culture
  • HRIS (SuccessFactors)
  • HR Strategy

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Bias for action and desire to achieve excellence
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Positive attitude and strong desire to learn
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously – oriented on results
  • Demonstrated technical ability with systems, excel and other related software
  • Strong team player and collaborator
  • Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize and effectively present data
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.

Your Background

  • Must be actively enrolled in an academic program for the entire duration of the assignment.
  • Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the co-op session
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship
  • Working towards Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Development, Legal or other HR related field
  • GPA minimum: 3.2 on a 4.0-point scale

Travel Expectations

None


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