Human Resources Intern, Summer 2025

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. Were all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support — its to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planets most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

The Watts Internship Program is your chance to bring what you’ve learned in the classroom to life! You’ll dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while learning how business really works from the inside. During the program, you’ll get to roll up your sleeves and make an impact on day-to-day operations. Plus, youll have tons of opportunities to network with passionate professionals across manufacturing, industrial engineering, and more—sparking new ideas through cross-department collaboration. It’s all about expanding your skills, challenging yourself, and exploring where your ambitions can take you!

What You’ll Do

The Human Resources Intern is responsible for various tasks including updating employee records, assisting with recruiting efforts, and supporting HR policies and procedure review. The HR Intern will also be involved in various employee engagement activities and events. Examples of projects may include:

Review Individual Development Plans for employees. Partner with the HR Manager and the Talent team to provide additional recommendations for talent development activities.

Research employee engagement ideas and activities. Partner with the HR Manager to host employee engagement events at the local site.

Partner with other HR Interns, such as the Communications Intern to lead initiatives related to our 2025 Summer Internship Program.

Co-lead the virtual 2025 Intern Appreciation Day Event. Co-lead your local 2025 Intern Appreciation Day at your site.

Partner with the HR Manager to review current interview processes for hourly employees. Make recommendations on additional best practices and improvements.

Complete an I-9 audit of I-9 files at the local site and flag any issues to the HR Manager for updating.

Minimum Qualifications

Current student (rising junior or senior) actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or similar.

Familiarity with HRIS.

Knowledge of basic HR principles

Passionate about your work, with a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully and make an impact

Demonstrated commitment to integrity and respect in interactions with others, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment

Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of tasks and following through on commitments

Must be authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future

What’s In It for You

People-First Culture – Enriching and caring for people is at the core of who we are; this includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.

​Flexible PTO Policy – Work-life balance is important at Watts and our interns receive one (1) hour of flexible PTO for every thirty (30) hours worked. Your flexible PTO can be utilized for any type of absence.

Paid Holidays – Celebrate the holidays with your loved ones and still get paid! Where a holiday falls during the weekend, it will be observed on an adjacent weekday.

Lunch and Learns – Throughout your internship, there will be opportunities for you to sign up to learn and network with some of the key strategic leaders and thought partners within our core operating model!

Sustainability – One of Newsweek’s Top 400 of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” for sustainability performance, three years running.

Working Conditions

Work in an office and manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties, the employee will be working in an office environment with exposure to a manufacturing setting. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle objects and other tools.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The Employee may be required to lift, push, and/or pull up to 20 pounds. As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)

Pay range: $21-23/hour

Watts in it for you :

Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits

Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave

10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement

Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.