Associate Relations Intern (Fall 2026)

BMW Group

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Spartanburg, South Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support associate relations processes, including engagement sensing, performance management, and policy guidelines. They will also assist with HR projects, create dashboards, and participate in process improvement activities.

Qualifications

This internship is designed for students pursuing a degree in Human Resources or Business Management. The ideal candidate should have strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint, along with excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills. A minimum GPA of 3.0 and completion of at least 30 credit hours at an accredited four-year college or university are required.

Job Description

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Description:

The Associate Relations Intern will gain a better understanding of the Associate Relations function within the organization (i.e. Associate engagement). The intern will develop/enhance project management skills, receive an introduction to the knowledge, skills and abilities required in a Human Resources role, and gain real life experience and exposure into the BMW culture and the manufacturing industry.

The qualified intern should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

  • Support Associate Relations processes (Associate morale and engagement
    sensing, performance management process, guidelines and policies).
  • Support Associate appeal and termination process.
  • Support multiple HR projects.
  • Create Associate Relations dashboards.
  • Process improvement activities. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a degree in Human Resources or Business Management.
  • Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Advanced PowerPoint skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
  • Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
  • Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
  • Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
  • MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.
  • Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
  • THE WORK TERM DATES ARE August 10th – December 11th, 2026.

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

BMW Group

With its four brands, BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. In 2025, the BMW Group sold 2.46 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,500 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2025 was € 10.2 billion on revenues amounting to € 133,5 billion. As of 31 December 2025, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,540 employees. The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and respon-sible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products – from the supply chain through production to the end of their useful life.
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