About the role#
Join the HR team at Donaldson to support our Compensation and People Analytics functions. You will gain experience in how data-driven insights influence talent strategies, reward programs, and organizational effectiveness across our global operations. This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Bloomington, Minnesota.
What you'll do#
- Lead an analytical project to define and measure leadership using statistical methodologies, including validation testing.
- Update and manage People Analytics & Insights dashboards within Workday.
- Analyze internal HR data and external survey sources to support compensation efforts.
- Assist with market pricing projects and compensation benchmarking.
- Maintain job architecture and catalog information while supporting the documentation of job descriptions.
- Evaluate team operating metrics and suggest improvements for our operating model.
- Contribute to special projects across Total Rewards and HR analytics.
What you'll need#
- Current junior status (rising senior) pursuing an undergraduate degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Statistics, Mathematics, Human Resources, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Experience with statistical testing, model building, and validation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and basic data analysis.
- Preferred: Experience in psychometrics, knowledge of compensation principles, and the ability to explain technical results clearly.
- Preferred: Strong attention to detail and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Bloomington, Minnesota.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. We do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
About Donaldson
Donaldson manufactures filtration systems and contamination control products. The company serves sectors such as aerospace, agriculture, mining, and food production. It maintains over 140 manufacturing and distribution sites across six continents. Founded in 1915, the firm is based in Bloomington, Minnesota, and employs more than 10,000 people.
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