Human Resources Intern - Distribution Center

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Job Title: Distribution Center Human Resources Intern
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Senior Human Resources Manager
 

General Summary:

Based in one of our Distribution Centers (DC), the DC Human Resources Intern will partner with HR Management  on full-service human resources management related to employee engagement, HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding, employee retention, and community service. The intern will work on two selected projects that offer not only meaningful work experience, but also provide the opportunity to make an impact on processes and procedures within the organization.  

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Project Work - 30%
            ▪ Collaborates with DC leadership and Employee Engagement Champions to plan and execute a community service event
            ▪ Work on a virtual team of other HR interns to strategize on a network project and develop recommendations
• Coordinates and conducts orientation for new hires - 10%
• Observes and participates in the recruitment process of applicants - 10%
• Partners with Employee Engagement Champions to deliver quality and meaningful activities for employees and the community including employee recognition, incentive programs and celebrations - 30%
• Plans, prepares and maintains employee communication centers - 5%
• Assists HR leadership training for interviewing, equal employment opportunity, diversity, fair labor standards and internal policies; Monitors actions to comply with state and Federal employment law and Company policy - 10%
• Learn about DC operations, Safety policies, and the investigative process - 5%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 

• Some knowledge of Human Resource principles and practices including positive employee relations, hiring, training, performance management and employment law 
• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of an organization
• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively present reports to management
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to travel 1-2 weeks during the summer 

Work Experience &/or Education: 

• Preference given to junior or senior undergraduate or graduate students
• Preference given to students with/or pursuing a major in human resources management, industrial psychology or business administration. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 
• Must be able to physically move throughout the distribution center to monitor the flow of merchandise. 
• Exposure to dust varied lighting and noise. 
• Some heavy lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling may be required to assist employees when necessary. 

Pay Rate:
Varies By Location  

Sign-On Bonus:
$1,500 

Relocation Bonus:
$3,000 for moves of more than 50 miles  

Scholarship:
$5,000 upon successful completion of program