HR Intern (China)

Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

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The Human Resources function supports the organization by attracting, developing, and engaging talent while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. HR partners with leaders and employees across the business to support recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations.

This internship reflects our commitment to developing early‑career talent and strengthening our employer brand by providing meaningful, hands‑on HR experience.

As an HR Intern, you will support core Human Resources functions while gaining exposure to the full employee lifecycle. This role is designed to help build a strong pipeline of young talent by offering professional development, mentorship, and real‑world experience in a collaborative HR environment.

This position is ideal for students interested in Human Resources, business, or people‑focused roles who want to learn how HR supports both employees and organizational goals.

So, what will you be doing as an HR Intern?

• HR Functional Support – Assist with day‑to‑day HR activities across recruiting, onboarding, engagement, and HR operations.
• Recruitment & Early‑Career Support – Support job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and internship or campus recruiting initiatives.
• Employee Engagement & Events – Assist with planning and supporting employee events, engagement activities, and internal communications.
• HR Data & Documentation – Help maintain employee records, update HR documentation, and support data tracking and reporting.
• Process Improvement – Support HR process improvements focused on efficiency, organization, and employee experience.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work with HR team members and internal partners to support talent and people initiatives.
• Learning & Development – Gain exposure to HR best practices while learning from experienced professionals.
• Employer Branding & Talent Pipeline Support – Act as an ambassador for the internship program by providing feedback and participating in engagement or outreach activities as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
• Interest in Human Resources and people‑focused work.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a team environment.

Things we consider a plus:

• Interest in recruiting, employee engagement, or HR operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or HR systems (ATS, HRIS).
• Prior internship, campus leadership, or customer‑facing experience.
• Interest in long‑term career development within Human Resources.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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