<p><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. <br><br>We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?</span></p><p> </p><div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">We are looking for an <strong>HR Summer Intern </strong>to join our team. </span></p><p> </p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">The position is temporary (10-week paid internship) as part of Wärtsilä’s Summer 2026 Internship Programme, <strong>starting in June 2026</strong>, and the <strong>location is Houston, Texas. </strong></span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"> </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>What You Will Be Doing </strong></span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">You will participate in Wärtsilä’s structured internship programme designed to provide hands-on, project-based experience within our HR function. This role offers exposure to both corporate and operational environments, professional development sessions, and opportunities to connect with leaders across our global organisation. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"> </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>As an HR Intern, you will: </strong></span></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Learn about employment practices, compliance, and confidentiality, and how they influence HR decision-making. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Gain insight into the collaboration between HR and Payroll, including new hire onboarding and employee journey management. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Maintain data accuracy through audits and administrative management of HR systems. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Partner with HR team members in various roles (HR Managers, HR Specialists) to understand day-to-day HR operations. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Support HR leaders in strategic projects that impact organisational success. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"> </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>Responsibilities </strong></span></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Assist in maintaining HR data integrity through audits and system updates. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Support onboarding processes and employee lifecycle activities. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Collaborate with HR and Payroll teams to ensure compliance and accuracy. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Participate in strategic HR projects and contribute to process improvements. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Prepare documentation and reports as needed for HR leadership. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></p></div></div><div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>Required Qualifications </strong></span></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree programme (junior or senior level) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, Communication, Marketing or a related field. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Ability to commute to the Houston office 3 days per week. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"> </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications </strong></span></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Previous internship or coursework experience in HR or related fields. </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or HRIS systems. </span></p></li></ul><p> </p></div></div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Last application date: 11/01/2026 </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.</span></p><p> </p><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.</span></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.</span></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA have implemented a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.</span></div><div> </div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><br><br>Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>This is Wärtsilä</strong> </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>. </span></p>

<p>We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.</p>

HR Summer Intern (2026)

<p><br><span>Wärtsilä is an innovative&nbsp;technology company known for&nbsp;being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.&nbsp;Our ultimate aim is&nbsp;to provide increased value to both&nbsp;our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.&nbsp;<br><br>We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised&nbsp;and sustainable future.&nbsp;By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><div><div><p><span>We are&nbsp;looking for an&nbsp;<strong>HR Summer Intern&nbsp;</strong>to join our team.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p></div><div><p><span>The position is temporary (10-week paid internship) as part of&nbsp;Wärtsilä’s&nbsp;Summer 2026 Internship Programme,&nbsp;<strong>starting in June 2026</strong>, and the <strong>location is&nbsp;Houston, Texas.&nbsp;</strong></span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><strong>What You Will Be Doing&nbsp;</strong></span></p></div><div><p><span>You will&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in&nbsp;Wärtsilä’s&nbsp;structured internship programme designed to provide hands-on, project-based experience within our HR function. This role offers exposure to both corporate and operational environments, professional development sessions, and opportunities to connect with leaders across our global organisation.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><strong>As an HR Intern, you will:&nbsp;</strong></span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Learn about employment practices, compliance, and confidentiality, and how they influence HR decision-making.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Gain insight into the collaboration between HR and Payroll, including new hire onboarding and employee journey management.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Maintain data accuracy through audits and administrative management of HR systems.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Partner with HR team members in various roles (HR Managers, HR Specialists) to understand day-to-day HR operations.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Support HR leaders in strategic projects that&nbsp;impact&nbsp;organisational success.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><strong>Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Assist&nbsp;in&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;HR data integrity through audits and system updates.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Support onboarding processes and employee lifecycle activities.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Collaborate with HR and Payroll teams to ensure compliance and accuracy.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Participate in strategic HR projects and contribute to process improvements.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Prepare documentation and reports as needed for HR leadership.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p></div></div><div><div><p><span><strong>Required Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Currently enrolled in a&nbsp;Bachelor’s&nbsp;degree programme (junior or senior level) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, Communication,&nbsp;Marketing&nbsp;or a related field.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Ability to commute to the Houston office 3 days per week.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><strong>Preferred Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Previous&nbsp;internship or coursework experience in HR or related fields.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span>Proficiency&nbsp;in Microsoft Office Suite and/or HRIS systems.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></div></div><p><span>Last application date: 11/01/2026&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span>Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span>Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><div><span>Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span>At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span>Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA have implemented a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><p><span>At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span><br><br>Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><strong>This is Wärtsilä</strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span>Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.&nbsp;</span></p>

HR Summer Intern (2026)

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