Company Overview
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
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Position Summary
HR Teammates at Bridgestone have a passion for people and innovation that drives our company forward. Our internship program gives you the opportunity to join the world's largest tire and rubber company at the forefront of innovation and mobility. As a teammate, you will gain hands-on experience working on meaningful projects, network with teammates across the organization, learn what it is like to be an HR Business Partner at Bridgestone. During your internship, you will make a lasting impact while developing lifelong skills and competencies to elevate your future career.
Our HR Internship Program offers graduate students a hands-on opportunity to explore the dynamic world of Human Resources within a global manufacturing organization. Interns begin with a one-week orientation at our corporate headquarters in Nashville, followed by a field assignment at a manufacturing, retail, or corporate site where they will gain real-world experience as an HR Business Partner.
Responsibilities
As an HR Intern, you will complete projects that support and contribute to core HR functions, such as:
Employee Relations: Support initiatives that foster a positive work environment and help resolve workplace concerns.
Performance Management: Participate in performance review processes and help analyze feedback and development plans.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Assist with recruiting efforts, candidate screening, and new hire orientation.
Training & Development: Coordinate learning programs and track employee development metrics.
HR Compliance & Policy: Ensure adherence to labor laws and internal policies through audits and documentation.
You will also get to:
Apply interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with fellow teammates and achieve common goals
Work with cross functional teams on meaningful initiatives
Develop project management skills by controlling scope and strategic direction while managing stakeholders and timelines
Participate in networking events and function specific development opportunities
We are looking for students who:
Are highly motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Have a people-centric focus with ability to collaborate with all teammates across the organization
Exhibit strong initiative, work ethic and levels of enthusiasm
Demonstrate technical aptitude in major of study
Practice excellent communication and presentation skills
Minimum Qualifications
To thrive in this role, you…
Must be pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Resources at an accredited university
Must be able to complete the internship during the summer between the first and second years of your Master’s program
Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug test, physical exam and background check
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- A diverse and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
Bridgestone se enorgullece de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de empleo/acción afirmativa. Es nuestra política considerar para el empleo a todas las personas independientemente de la edad, el color, la nacionalidad, el estado de ciudadanía, la discapacidad física o mental, la raza, la religión, el género, el sexo, la orientación sexual, la identidad o expresión de género, la información genética, el estado de veterano o cualquier otra característica protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales.
Elegibilidad laboral
Si se te contrata, se debe completar un Formulario I-9 de verificación de elegibilidad para el empleo al inicio del empleo. La autorización de trabajo temporal o la necesidad de patrocinio pueden descalificarte para el empleo.
