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Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.
Job Purpose
The Talent Management Intern will gain hands-on, cross-functional experience across three core areas of the Talent function: Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management. This role is ideal for a motivated student or early-career professional looking to build a broad foundation in HR/Talent practices while contributing to real projects that support Herc Rentals' workforce strategy.
What you will do...
This internship is structured around three focus areas, giving the intern broad exposure to the Talent function.
Compensation
- Support the development of compensation reports and dashboards to help HR leadership track pay trends and workforce metrics
- Assist in organizing and validating market pay data used in benchmarking and analytics studies
- Help maintain accurate job code and pay grade documentation to support data integrity in reporting systems
- Analyze compensation data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform HR decision-making
Talent Acquisition
- Leverage AI-powered sourcing tools to identify and build talent pipelines for high-priority or hard-to-fill roles.
- Support recruiters with job posting creation, requisition tracking, and applicant tracking system (ATS) updates.
- Help source and screen resumes for open roles, providing shortlists based on defined criteria.
- Assist in scheduling candidate interviews and coordinating communication between candidates and hiring managers.
Talent Management
- Assist in the design and organization of training and development materials for employee programs.
- Support data collection and analysis for employee engagement surveys or organizational health assessments.
- Help coordinate logistics for leadership development, onboarding, or team-building initiatives.
- Contribute to documentation of workforce planning or organizational structure projects, including basic org chart updates.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Prior HR-related coursework, internship, or project experience is a plus.
What You'll Gain
- Exposure to three distinct, high-impact areas of Talent Management.
- Hands-on experience with real projects and cross-functional collaboration.
- Mentorship from experienced HR professionals.
- Foundational skills applicable to a future career in Human Resources or Talent Management.
Skills
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Organization & Time Management
- Effective Written & Verbal Communication
- Customer Focus (Candidate & Hiring Manager Experience)
- Adaptability
- Team Collaboration
Req #: 72026
Pay Range: $20.00 per hour
Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.
Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.
Keeping you healthy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flex spending and health savings accounts
Virtual Health Visits
24 Hour Nurse Line
Healthy Pregnancy Program
Tobacco Cessation Program
Weight Loss Program
Building Your Financial Future
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Life & Work Harmony
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
Paid parental leave.
Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Protecting You & Your Family
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Group Legal Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.