Human Resources Intern

Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Position: Human Resources Intern

Department: Human Resources

Primary Objective of Position

The HR Intern provides day-to-day support to the HR Team, Union and Non-union employees, and management in various HR functions; including recruitment, employee relations, records management, and administrative tasks. The role offers hands-on experience in HR processes while assisting the team in maintaining efficient and organized HR operations.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Assist and support Human Resources initiatives.
• Support HR Team in meeting hiring targets.
• Assist in end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, and scheduling interviews.
• Provide assistance in conducting employment verification checks.
• Coordinate and participate in new-hire orientation.
• Gather data and create HR documents | Recruitment reports.
• Assist and organize training and employee engagement activities.
• Create, maintain, and organize employee records.
• Create and post HR Communications; Shop and Office environments.
• Maintain confidentiality of applicant and company information.
• Perform other activities as required by the Human Resources Manager.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• >3.0 cumulative overall GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale).
• Currently a full-time or part-time student pursuing a degree in Human Resources or a similar discipline at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Good understanding of full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience creating documents with MS Office products, including Excel, Word, and Power-point
• Energetic, enthusiastic self-starter; able to organize and pursue broad objectives under the guidance of a mentor.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong people skills and the ability to engage with all employees.
• Ability to prioritize and juggle tasks to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and maintains positive | professional working relationships with all employees, applicants, and HR team members.

What You Will Gain

• Paid Internship (29 hours per week)
• Hands-on experience in various HR functions
• Exposure to recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations
• Opportunity to develop HR and communication skills
• Experience working in a Union environment
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals

Physical Abilities

• Travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities.
• Requires climbing stairs.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Pay: $22/hr - $25/hr