Labor Relations Intern - Spring/Summer 2026

Location: Morristown, NJ, United States
Job ID: 86162

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Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

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Labor Relations Intern - Spring/Summer 2026

Your main responsibilities

The HR Labor Relations Intern will support the Labor Relations and Field Operations Human Resources teams with projects related to labor negotiations, apprenticeship program representation, and labor relations data management. This internship provides hands-on exposure to labor relations strategy, union engagement preparation, and HR analytics within a dynamic, field-based organization.

Labor Negotiation Preparation

• Participate in labor relations working group sessions, capturing meeting notes, consolidating ideas, and assisting in drafting proposals for organized labor negotiations.
• Research working group ideas for proposal analysis.
• Develop presentations and supporting documentation that summarize discussions, feedback, and recommended discussion points for negotiation meetings.

Apprenticeship Program Representation

• Research current company representatives who represent the company on local apprenticeship education committees.
• Identify locations where representation gaps exist and assist in evaluating potential candidates to serve as company representatives.
• Support the coordination of training for company’s apprenticeship education committee representatives to ensure alignment with company expectations and responsibilities.

Labor Relations Database Development

• Collaborate with a cross-functional Human Resources working group to support the creation of a Labor Relations database.
• Assist in organizing and documenting key labor relations data, including technical violations, grievances, and progressive discipline history.

HR Business Partner Support

• Provide project support to Field Operations Human Resources Business Partners, including research, data analysis, and information discovery.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and written summaries that communicate findings and propose potential next steps or solutions.

What you bring

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s degree program, preferably in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Strong research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to commute to Morristown, NJ.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or demonstrated interest in labor relations, employee relations, or unionized work environments.
• Experience preparing presentations or working with data sets in an academic or professional setting.

What’s in it for you?

• Throughout your internship, we provide continuous feedback to assist in the intern’s development
• Professional development aimed at closing skill gaps between college graduation and future employment – potentially at Schindler!
• Opportunity to work on real-world projects and make meaningful contributions
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• $21 - $25 per hour, depending on experience

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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