HR Intern (Stamford, CT)

United Rentals
parental leave, sick time, employee discount
United States, Connecticut, Stamford
Apr 20, 2026
Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a Corporate HR Intern at United Rentals, you will be responsible for a number of projects and tasks that support the corporate HR function. The intern will gain experience in one or more key areas, such as Employee Relations, Talent Management, Total Rewards, Legal, Employee Resource Groups, Records Management and HRIS. What you'll do: The duties of the Corporate HR Intern will vary and may include: A variety of tasks to support the department objectives. Assist with meeting these objectives, while providing superior internal customer service. Participation on various projects related to Human Resources, which may cover multiple categories, to include merging and organizing acquisition employee files and utilizing Workday to extract employee data and files. Participation in departmental and cross-functional work sessions, and possible WebEx meetings. Other duties assigned as needed Requirements: Current university or college student focused on Business Management, Human Resources, Communications, Psychology or other related field. 1 year customer service or office related experience required Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Confidence to deal with employees at all levels of the organization Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a keen attention to detail Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion Onsite requirement at our Corporate Headquarters in Stamford, CT Office hours Mondays - Thursdays, with possibility of some Fridays. Average of 32 hours / week May through August, dates flexible Business casual attire Why join us? We don't just "talk the talk!" We're an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer: Paid Parental Leave United Compassion Fund Employee Discount Program Career Development & Promotional Opportunities Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only) Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only) Paid Sick Leave An inclusive and welcoming culture Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here. United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance. At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service-leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork-are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewardingcareer. United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.