Talent Management Intern

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

The incumbent will have an opportunity to work within a relevant field related to their major in order to gain work experience.  Usually the candidate for this role will be a college student who is interested in learning about our business and expanding their knowledge in work processes, analysis and support functions.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Support:

• Assist with the full recruitment lifecycle, including job posting optimization, candidate sourcing, resume screening, and interview scheduling.
• Support the coordination of virtual and in-person interviews, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Help maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) with accurate candidate information.
• Participate in talent acquisition projects, such as employer branding initiatives, diversity and inclusion efforts, and recruitment event planning.
• Conduct research on industry best practices and emerging trends in talent acquisition.
• Assist with the creation of recruitment-related reports and analytics.

Corporate Training Support:

• Support the development and delivery of training programs and learning resources.
• Assist with the coordination of training logistics, including scheduling, communication, and material preparation.
• Contribute to the creation of engaging learning content, such as presentations, job aids, and e-learning modules.
• Support initiatives related to employee development, performance management, and career pathing.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.  
• Strong interest in Talent Acquisition and Corporate Learning functions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.  
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach with a willingness to learn.

Education

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.