2013 Summer - Human Resources Internship - California

Requisition ID: 21049BR-US Job Title: 2013 Summer - Human Resources Internship - California Division: Corporate Business Function: Human Resources/Recruiting Country: United States State: CA City: San Jose In Country Relocation Provided: No Job Description: Check out our intern blog: http://strykerinterns.wordpress.com

Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that's why we're focused on the best candidates for our Human Resources Internship program.

Put people first, and gain valuable experience as a result
Interact with people at various levels of our organization
Be part of one of Fortune Magazine's Top 100 companies to work for
Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills

Representative Human Resources Internship opportunities are as follows:

Human Resources -
The focus of interns in this role will be to assist the HR representatives with day-to-day responsibilities that are crucial to our operations. People in this role will be required to engage with employees at various levels of the organization and prove themselves to be a valuable resource to anyone that has HR related questions or issues. Some of the responsibilities include presentations on current projects, employee processing, planning employee events and training, and developing an understanding of different departments.

Recruiting/Candidate Care -
The recruiting intern will operate as part of our world class candidate care team. The will work with recruiters to facilitate sourcing, interviewing, and ultimately bringing diverse talent to the Stryker team. Some of the responsibilities include scheduling on-site interviews, making travel arrangements, greeting candidates as they arrive for their interview, sourcing, and inputting data within our applicant tracking system.
University Relations -
The intern in this role will be responsible for supporting the University Relations team through database management, marketing, social media, and event planning. This work is very important in attracting top talent to Stryker. The ability to communicate effectively, network, and b ring creative ideas are essential in this role.

Stryker has enjoyed a 20 plus year record of earnings growth which has allowed us to invest in resources and innovation opportunities, employee rewards, community and charitable causes. This kind of organizational growth has created significant career development pathways and leadership development opportunities. We are particularly proud that Stryker has received the Gallup Global Workplace Award, recognizing us as one of the most highly engaged and productive companies in the world, and just recently Stryker was added to FORTUNE Magazine's 2011 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the United States.

Qualifications/Work Experience
Currently working on completion of Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent
3.0 GPA or above
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Proven leadership and business acumen skills
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills.