Overview: Mid-West Forge is looking for a detail-oriented self-starter to join us for an internship within our Human Resources Department. This person will work closely with the HR Manager on a wide range of relevant compliance and recruitment-based projects. Our HR Intern will collaborate on process improvement & implementation, training programs, engagements, communications, and various audits. We welcome strong communicators with exceptional organizational skills, and a proven ability to multi-task while working either independently or collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides specialized expertise in one or more human resources functional areas and assists in generalist responsibilities throughout the department.
• Contributes to projects and programs of diverse scope relating to HR functions.
• Assists in organizational development and change that supports key business objectives.
• Observes and promotes adherence to all ethical standards.
• Applies continuous improvement measures and methods for creating efficient HR administrative processes.
• Practices ownership of recruitment, onboarding, record keeping and retention, auditing.
• Social Responsibility/Event Planning - team member recognition programs, community outreach/philanthropy, and other events.
• Schedules informative round table sessions and provide resources needed to execute leadership trainings.
• Markets employment opportunities to target audiences via social media.
• Completes assigned research related to projects and prepares knowledge share presentations.
• Runs various metric reports and presents data in weekly meetings.
• Track progress, deadlines, and priorities of all projects.
• Maintains a satisfied level of customer service with clients both internal and external.
• Participates in monthly metric drill downs and high level data organization.
• Assists with employee conflict resolution, investigations and terminations.
• Practices New Hire Orientation and base level employee trainings.
• Collaborates with other interns on large scale projects with site wide impact.
• Updates and redesigns the Company Website and Career Page.
• Creates a master roster encompassing all hourly employees.
• Participates in Union Grievance meetings and resolutions.
• Observes Union Contract Negotiation preparation meetings.
• Administers employee satisfaction surveys and exit interviews.
• Completes a digital overhaul of historic records (ex; workers comp)
• Simplifies HR record management systems and reports.
• Adhere to all the safety rules and regulations.
• Other related tasks as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• Current pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Human Resources preferred (or in a business field, preferably with an HR Minor)
• At least two years of undergraduate coursework completed.

Key Competencies

Communication Skills:

• Ability to draft, create or consolidate companywide communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to confidently interact with all employee types across levels within the organization.
• Ability to effectively report and present relevant data and job specific information as needed.
• Able to provide high quality customer service through phone calls, email, and face to face interactions.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform basic to intermediate mathematics.

Computer Skills:

• Ability to navigate basic technology including but not limited to the use of digital self-service platforms, time clocks and other systems where applicable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Additional Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Outstanding organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Time management skills
• Certificate in occupational health and safety

Physical Demands:

• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts.

• Use carts, dollies, and jacks to transport materials if needed.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and or move up to 15lbs.
• Acclimate to high noise and vibration levels while within manufacturing plant.
• Wear and adhere to all PPE guidelines including hard hats, protective eye wear, ear plugs, and approved footwear with metatarsal and steel toe safeguards.

Work Environment: The HR Intern will be stationed in our Administrative Office building but will often times be required to patrol, audit or collaborate on projects inside of our onsite manufacturing plants. These areas contain historic machinery, robots and shipping lanes. Work within the plants usually involves proximity to heat, noise, debris, conveyance systems and other potentially dangerous equipment. There are high levels of floor and overhead traffic due to material transportation within each department which can cause noticeable vibration and airborne disturbances.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.