Human Resources Summer 2027 Internship (Euclid, Oh)

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Job Title: Human Resources Summer 2026 Internship 
Location: Cleveland, OH
Target Program Dates: May 25th – August 6th 2027
Relocation Assistance: While local candidates are preferred, a temporary housing stipend may be available for those residing outside the immediate area of the internship location 
Req ID: 29862 

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Are You the Missing Linc?

Lincoln Electric’s Euclid, OH location is looking for bright, driven individuals to join our Human Resources Internship—designed to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience. As a participant, you’ll Be the Linc between your education and a future in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and leadership.

What Sets Us Apart

• LincPal Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience. 
• Professional Development: Frequent workshops and leadership exposure. 
• Hands-On Training: Gain practical experience through guided instruction and real-world applications. 
• Networking & Culture: Participate in social events, National Intern Day, and community service. 
• Career Pathway: Those eligible may be considered for full-time opportunities.

Overview of the Program

The Human Resources Internship offers a dynamic opportunity to explore multiple HR disciplines while working in a hybrid environment (in office three days a week). You’ll gain real world experience, being immersed in meaningful projects that impact our people and culture. No matter your interest within the HR function, this internship is designed to help you grow your business acumen, expand your network, and solution for our most complex HR challenges.

What You'll Work On

Our projects vary each year based on business needs, and individuals will be placed according to interest and skill set: 

• HR Operations: Performance management, employee life-cycle management, and HR service delivery
• Talent Acquisition: Recruitment, onboarding, early careers programs, and employer branding
• Talent Development: Workforce planning, learning effectiveness, and organizational capability building
• Global Communication: Internal communications strategy, employee engagement, and culture communications
• HR Technology: HR systems strategy and optimization, process automation, and document management platforms
• Total Rewards: Compensation and benefits strategy, employee value proposition, and skills-based pay program

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree in business, human resources, communications, marketing, or a related field 
• Eligible to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources  
• 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer systems 
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and professionalism in an HR environment 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.