HR Intern - Talent & Culture

Quanex is looking for an HR Intern to join our Talent & Culture team. We intend for the successful candidate to office out of Mounds View, MN or Houston, TX.

The HR Intern will partner with the Talent & Culture team, playing a key role in supporting full-cycle recruiting activities and collaborating with the Internal Communications team. The successful candidate will also contribute to special projects that enhance hiring processes and employee engagement.  The internship is a full-time opportunity that will begin sometime in the Spring of 2026 and likely come to an end in August 2026.

What’s attractive about the HR Internship?

• Opportunity to support a global Talent & Culture Team
• Attract and retain key talent to support the growth of a leading manufacturer
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

What Success Looks Like:

• Lead full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews and extending offers
• Keep candidates engaged and informed about their application status, interview outcomes and next steps.
• Regularly communicate with HR and hiring managers and provide updates on recruitment progress, challenges and adjustments to recruiting strategy.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices and changes that may impact talent acquisition in the manufacturing sector.
• Provide insights and recommendations to continuously improve the recruitment process and attract high-quality candidates.
• Drafting and supporting Talent & Culture communications.
• Create and lead summer intern activities, with a minimum of 2 virtual activities and a final presentation.
• Support reporting and data‑tracking initiatives by gathering, organizing, and analyzing talent acquisition metrics to help drive insights and improve recruiting performance.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field.
• Intermediate skills as it pertains to Microsoft Office Products
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

The hourly rate falls within a range of $18.00 to $22.00, depending on experience, qualifications, and job responsibilities.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.