Human Resources Intern

Company Description

J-Star Motion Corporation is an OEM manufacturer specializing in linear actuators and lifting columns, located in the Greater Grand Rapids area. As part of Jiecang Linear Motion Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2000 in Xinchang, China, we adhere to high quality standards that have earned global recognition, especially in medical and home care equipment. To better serve our growing U.S. customer base, J-Star Motion expanded with a local facility in Cedar Springs, MI in 2018. This step reflects our commitment to delivering innovative and reliable solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.

Role Description

The Human Resources Intern will play a key role in supporting our HR team in daily operations. Responsibilities include assisting in implementing HR policies, supporting employee onboarding, maintaining personnel records, coordinating employee benefits programs, and engaging in other general HR tasks. This is an on-site internship role based in Cedar Springs, MI, offering an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in HR functions within a manufacturing environment.

Human Resources Internship - Paid

Cedar Springs, MI

Days: Monday – Thursday (4 days/w

ee

)
Hours: 8:00am –

4

:0pm

How t

o

Appy:
Submit a cover lette

r and esume.
Attention: Beth Spaman,

Directr of HR
Email address: bspama

n

@jstarmtion.com

Positio Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to join our HR team. This internship provides hands-on experience across a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to launch a career in Human Resources while contributing to a fast-paced

,

growing oganization.

Es

sential Resonsibilities:
1. Assist with daily HR operati

ons and adminitrative tasks
2. Support recruitment efforts, including posting job openings, screening resu

m

es, and scheduing interviews
3. Coordinate onboarding activities, including preparing new hire pa

perwork and orietation sessions
4. Maintain employee records and HR databases with a high lev

e

l of accuracy an confidentiality
5. Assist with payroll, benefits admin

istration, and empoyee data updates
6. Respond to employee inquiries regarding

HR policies, proceures, and benefits
7. Support HR projects such as employee engagement initiative

s, training programs and policy updates
8. Conduct research on HR best prac

t

ices and assist in iproving HR processes
9. Help plan company eve

nts and support a posiive workplace culture
10. Perform HR fil

e

audits to ensure compiance and completenes

s
11. Compile reports nd track key HR metrics
12. Provide general support to th

e

HR team and complete sp

cial projects as assigned

Education & Experience:
1. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human

R

esources, Business Adminitration, or a related field
2. Strong i

nterest in Human Resources ad organizational development
3. Profi

c

iency in Microsoft Office, epecially Excel and Pow

erPoint
4. Familiarity with R systems (HRIS/ATS) is a plus
5.

Excellent organizational skill and strong attention to detail
6

. Ability to handle confidentialinformation with

professionalism
7. Strong commnication and interpersonal skills
8. Self-

m

otivated with the

ability to manae multiple tasks ad meet deadlines

What You’ll Gain

:

1. Hands-on experience in recruitmnt, onboarding, and employee relations

2. Exposure to HR compliance, benefis administration, a

n

d training programs
3. Participation n meaningful HR projects and initiatives
4. Developme

nt of key professional skills such as comunication,

teamwork, and problem-solving
5. Valua