Intern

Job Summary/Overview

As an HR intern, you will learn day to day activities in each HR function with project work such as engagement activities and training processes for new employees, plus provide administrative support as needed.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate confidentiality in dealing with company and employee information
• Provide exceptional customer service to our business units and employees
• Learn about benefits, compensation and payroll at Columbus McKinnon
• Gain overview of the Talent Acquisition process.  Learn about sourcing, review resumes, schedule interviews, and learn the full-cycle recruitment process
• Learn and conduct stay and exit interviews, and employee investigations, as needed
• Support division process/compliance improvement projects
• Create reports on the HR-related process when required
• Address queries and issues of workers when required
• Assist the HR team in organizing special events
• Benchmark other companies and establish new policies
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Understanding the value of customer service in the HR environment
• Understanding of Human Resources practices and terminology
• Basic understanding of labor legislation and employment laws
• Working knowledge of MS Office or database systems, HRIS
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and handle multiple tasks
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work independently

Required Qualifications

• Must be a rising junior or senior enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program
• Must be able to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer