Streamlining the Intern Experience:A Global Manufacturer's Success Story

The Challenge

A large global manufacturer with a robust US intern program, split into winter and summer cohorts, faced significant

administrative and logistical hurdles. The process of onboarding new interns was entirely manual, creating an inefficient

and time-consuming workflow for the HR team. This manual process also led to a critical issue: interns could not be

entered into the payroll system until after their official start date, which delayed their first payment and created financial

stress during their initial weeks.

Furthermore, the company recognized a secondary but equally important problem: interns, many of whom were

relocating from out of state, struggled to secure suitable temporary housing. The lack of an organized housing solution

was a major source of anxiety for new hires and detracted from the positive experience the company aimed to provide.

These combined challenges risked diminishing the program's value and discouraging top talent from joining.

The Solution

To address these issues, the manufacturer formed a strategic partnership with Orion, a specialist in talent solutions, and

an interim housing provider. This collaboration enabled a holistic approach to intern support, streamlining processes

from pre-boarding to payment and housing.

The Results

The strategic partnership had an immediate and measurable impact on the manufacturer's intern program. By

automating and professionalizing the pre-boarding process, the client significantly reduced the administrative workload

on their internal teams.

Most importantly, the changes created a dramatically improved experience for the interns. The seamless payment

process and guaranteed housing assistance removed major sources of stress, allowing the interns to focus on their work

and integration into the company culture. As a direct result of this enhanced experience, the program saw a substantial

increase in the conversion rate of interns to full-time employees upon completion of their assignments.

This not only validated the new process but also proved its value in building a stronger, more committed talent pipeline

for the company.