Intern

About the Role

The Human Resources Intern supports daily HR operations and assigned projects in a chemical manufacturing environment. Under the direction of the HR Manager, the intern gains practical experience in recruiting, onboarding, HR administration, employee engagement, and process improvement while providing accurate, timely, and confidential support to the HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting coordination, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, and updates to approved staffing trackers.
• Support new hire onboarding by preparing orientation materials, organizing welcome packets, coordinating schedules, and tracking required documents and assigned tasks.
• Organize and update authorized employee records, HR forms, spreadsheets, and electronic files; check information for accuracy.
• Assist with training coordination and completion tracking, employee communications, recognition activities, and HR events.
• Prepare routine reports, presentation materials, and draft communications for HR review before distribution.
• Support approved plant visits and employee outreach alongside the HR team, following site safety and confidentiality requirements.
• Complete an assigned HR improvement project with defined milestones and deliverables.
• Provide weekly updates on assignments, deadlines, project progress, and support needed.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the HR Manager or HR Generalist.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn company systems and follow written procedures.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage assignments and deadlines.
• Dependability, willingness to ask questions, receptiveness to feedback, and initiative.
• Ability to work professionally with employees and leaders while handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask and a team player.
• Prior office, customer service, or HR experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• HR coursework or a demonstrated interest in an HR career is preferred.