HR Intern

HR Intern

Reports To: HR Manager or Designee

Location: Saint Joseph, MI

Position Type: Full Time

Status: Hourly 

Job Summary

Your role will involve performing various administrative tasks in support of the HR department. Updating employee databases, gathering payroll data, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, posting job ads, and assisting in preparing HR-related reports. Additionally, the HR Intern will address employee queries. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in HR processes, allowing interns to gain a comprehensive understanding of HR functions and contribute to the smooth operation of the department.

Duration and Compensation

This is a 3-month internship position with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs. Compensation will be provided in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.  Start and end date will be based on individuals school term end dates.

Essential Job Functions

· Update internal databases with new employee information, including contact details and employment forms.

· Gather payroll data like leaves, working hours and bank accounts.

· Screen resumes and application forms.

· Schedule and confirm interviews with candidates.

· Post, update, and remove job ads from job boards, careers pages and social networks.

· Prepare HR-related reports as needed (like training budgets by department).

· Address employee queries about benefits (like number of remaining vacation days).

· Review and distribute company policies in digital formats or hard copies.

• Participate in organizing company events and careers days.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge

· Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources management or similar field

Experience

· Familiarity with HRIS database (desired).

· Experience as a staff assistant or similar junior HR role is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Enthusiasm for learning and a passion for helping others.
• Ability to act with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Note*

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

This position is a safety-sensitive position.  The position requires operating or working around heavy equipment, which if performed while under the influence of drugs (including marijuana) or alcohol could result in errors in judgment, inattentiveness or diminished coordination, dexterity or composure that could in turn result in mistakes that would endanger the health and safety of you and others.