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Human Resources (HR) Intern

Sherwin-Williams
Brecksville, OH Intern
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Job Description

This position primarily supports Performance Coatings Group, Research & Development projects, and programs. Primary duties would include delivering new hire orientation at Morikis Global Technology Center, coordinating and supporting engagement activities for R&D intern program, coordinating R&D awards and partnering with Global Supply Chain HR to finalize award program, supporting roll out of new competencies within R&D and responding to functional needs to ensure success.

Additional Information:

  • This position will have 5% travel
  • This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Brecksville Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141.
  • Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure data integrity of all Human Resource systems (HR Cloud, Kronos, etc.)
  • Assist with Affirmative Action quarterly plans, annual compensation analysis and good faith efforts as needed
  • Administrative support and duties for Senior VP R&D which includes booking meetings, expense reports and other related tasks as requested
  • Promote and maintain positive employee relations in a safe and productive work environment
  • Support all PCG Employee Relations with tracking cases, creating resources, and responding to HR Business Partners on cases
  • Communicate accurately and appropriately with other employees and vendors in a timely manner
  • Support investigations or Employee Relations issues as needed
  • Coordinate the R&D early talent intern/co-op program and work closely with PCG Division HRBPs and Recruitment and coordinate with GSC HR to align efforts where applicable
  • Assist in developing and executing onboarding plans and activities
  • Support employee events (recognition, fundraisers, volunteer programs, etc.) as needed
  • Provide support to management throughout employee engagement processes (i.e., engagement survey, focus groups, etc.)
  • Lead efforts for R&D Awards including collecting information, ordering awards, connecting with the business on nominations, etc.
  • Support Kids chemistry day support
  • Support R&D competency refresh workshops
  • Support events for MGTC show and tell stories
  • Partner with HR Professionals to execute Company Initiatives
  • Support stakeholders within PCG Group R&D to achieve goals.
  • Partner with Learning & Development in implementing and managing the early career programs and other various projects and programs related to talent development

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher
  • Must have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and/or Outlook)
  • Must be knowledgeable in computer systems (Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and Power Point)
  • Must have skills in database management and record keeping
  • Must have experience creating onboarding programs and/or be willing to create onboarding programs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have experience in Human Resources
  • Have proficiency with HR systems
  • Have knowledge and application of current HR trends, best practices, and compliance issues

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

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