Company Description
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company centered on a differentiated business model. The company's seven business segments leverage the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-class margins and favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth. The Sexton business fits within the ITW Drawform Division and is a market leader in the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cans and after-market filter shells and is seeking a Human Resources Intern to work part time for its Decatur, AL facility, located 30 minutes Southwest of the Huntsville area.
Job Description
Directly assist the HR Manager with a wide range of activities related to recruitment & onboarding, training, benefits, payroll and other administrative duties. The position offers the candidate the ability to apply classroom learning to a real-world setting. Coordinate and manage many of the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources Department, to ensure that the department runs smoothly.
Essential Functions :

• Maintain and update confidential information related to employee records, including both hard copy and computer records.
• Review candidate resumes, schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring team.
• Support the pre-employment process for prospective candidates and the onboarding process for new hires.
• Coordinate new employee orientation activities and benefits enrollment procedures.
• Support administration of temp timekeeping.
• Assist employees on a day-to-day basis with benefit questions and issues.
• Assist with the coordination of training programs and employee professional development.
• Compose and revise various correspondence, reports, forms, flyers and other information using acceptable business formats including newsletter and company announcements. Proofread final copy for errors.
• Answer routine inquires from inside and outside the company on employment verifications, benefits claims processing, and job openings.
• Make necessary meeting and catering arrangements for activities, including the ordering of meals or refreshments, set up and clean up.
• Support the issuance of employee/temp access cards and maintain computer program files for accurate employee access schedules.
• Administer uniform, safety shoe and safety glass programs, keeping accurate records and issuing authorization forms as needed.
• Support employee relations programs, activities and events such as Wellness, Focus Group, United Way Campaigns, birthday and holiday celebrations.
• Distribute anniversary and probationary review forms to appropriate manager/supervisor on a monthly basis, monitor completion of reviews and process any payroll/status changes.
• Complete other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student attending an accredited university with an emphasis in Human Resources, Communications, Business Administration, Organizational Development or similar field of study.
• Must be detail and service oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work 15-20 hours per week.

Additional Information

• Demonstrate knowledge concerning general safety protocol and procedures regarding field operations.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Self-starter; works with minimal supervision; capable of offering up and making decisions.
• Effective oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Team-player with aptitude to learn the ITW culture and work within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain keen vision and mental awareness while practicing careful attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with team members to support troubleshooting, problem solving, root cause analysis, and related process improvement activities.

Being an employee at ITW comes with lots of benefits. Some of these benefits include:

• Paid Holidays
• PTO (Vacation and Sick Pay)
• Attendance Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Medical (3 Plans), Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) (Roth/After-tax options available)
• Parental Leave
• Adoption Cost Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Program
• 3 for 1 gift match program
• Volunteer Match Program
• $115 credit towards safety shoes

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.