At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Intern (Summer 2026) to join the Electrical Wiring Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT. The Human Resources (HR) Intern will support the administration of the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function. This is a hybrid position which requires three days onsite and two days remote.
What Will You Do?
Administrative
· Communicate to internal and external customers with a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and diplomacy; process employee requests and provide relevant information.
· Perform a variety of administrative functions, including organization, maintaining records and files (soft and hard copies), copying, scanning, & reports.
· Create tickets through Dovetail ticketing software system and follow up on tickets with HR Operations team to ensure completion in a timely manner.
· Perform file audits to ensure that all required employee documentation is collected and maintained.
Recruiting/Onboarding
· Provide support for the staffing process to create a talent pipeline; open job requisitions, review and disposition applicants for hiring managers, handle interview coordination.
· Identify and source suitable candidates for available open positions by making connections with area schools, universities, outreach programs, etc.
· Assist with job offers and the scheduling, coordination, and delivery of new hire orientation.
· Assist with processing data and paperwork for new hires/employee changes and I-9 verifications.
Engagement
· Assist in projects such as recognition events, engagement activities, employee communications, etc., partnering with the HR team.
Other
· Proactively offer suggestions for process improvements, efficiency, and cost reductions.
· Participate in special projects, initiatives or tasks as assigned.
Required Skills
· Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field; preferably sophomore, junior or senior.
· Previous work experience in some capacity preferred.
· Experience working in a manufacturing or office environment is helpful, but not required.
· Familiarity with HRIS and ATS systems are a plus.
· Able to work 40 hours through summer 2026 (May to August).
· Continuously exhibits personal integrity and can maintain a high level of confidentiality.
· Must have excellent customer service and communication skills with an ability to follow through and respond to requests with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism.
· Intermediate computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook); comfortable with technology.
· Demonstrate curiosity and an eagerness to learn.
· Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple and competing priorities and deadlines.
· Ability to work independently, plan, coordinate and manage own work.
About Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us
About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division
Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices
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