About the role#
This is a year-round, paid internship based at Charter Steel in Saukville, Wisconsin. You will gain hands-on experience in talent development, including training facilitation, instructional design, and change management. This role involves collaborating with teams across the organization to support employee development initiatives. You will work 15-20 hours per week during the academic year and 40 hours per week during the summer.
What you'll do#
- Support the implementation and improvement of structured on-the-job training programs and Dozuki.
- Coordinate talent development projects, track milestones, and assist with program implementation.
- Prepare, coordinate, and co-facilitate employee training sessions, workshops, and meetings.
- Support change management initiatives through employee engagement and communication.
- Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Quality, and Human Resources teams to identify training needs.
- Develop training materials, presentations, job aids, and process documentation.
- Analyze training metrics to track program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Enhance the employee learning experience by improving processes and strengthening accountability.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Human Resources Management or a related field.
- Current status of at least a Sophomore level with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Planning, organizational, and time management abilities.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a team environment.
- Preferred: Experience with HRIS, customer service, or familiarity with HR practices and law.
Location & details#
- Location: Saukville, Wisconsin.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Part-time during the school year, full-time during the summer.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Charter Manufacturing
Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of metals manufacturing businesses. It operates several divisions including Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire, and Charter Aarrowcast. The company was founded in 1936 and maintains its headquarters in Mequon, Wisconsin. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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