About the role#
The Human Resources Intern provides project support to the HR team while gaining hands-on experience across multiple functions. You will gain exposure to recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, compliance, training, and records management. This is a part-time role with a maximum of 30 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Demonstrate safety as a core value and maintain a safe work environment.
- Assist with recruitment tasks, such as posting job openings and scheduling interviews.
- Support new hire onboarding by preparing materials and coordinating orientation schedules.
- Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy in HR Information Systems.
- Help coordinate employee engagement programs and company events.
- Assist with training activities and compliance audits of personnel files.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other HR documents.
- Respond to day-to-day employee inquiries.
- Support policy updates and light open enrollment activities.
- Perform general administrative duties including filing, scanning, and document management.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field with at least sophomore standing.
- Strong organization, time-management, and communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Diligent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Willingness to learn multiple areas of HR.
- Ability to build professional relationships at all levels of the organization.
- At least one year of progressive work or leadership experience is preferred.
- Proficiency with data reporting and Excel is preferred.
- Familiarity with ADP or other HRIS systems is a plus.
- Familiarity with employment law and compliance is preferred.
- Bilingual skills in Mandarin or Spanish are a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Oak Brook, Illinois.
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
About ND Paper
ND Paper manufactures pulp, packaging, and paper products. The company operates facilities across Maine, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. It produces over 1.2 million short tons of material each year. Founded in 2018, the firm maintains its headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois.
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