Intern, Human Resources

Lansing Board of Water & Light • Lansing, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Intern will be focused on collaborating with others on projects such as: Compensation, Merit Increase Processes, Job Profile Updates, Progression Development, Job Architecture Project, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) – Workday, Operational Activities, Reporting and Documentation. The Human Resources Intern will learn from and be supervised by a mentor from the Compensation Team and others within the Human Resources (HR) Department.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution in a Business Management program focused on Human Resources program with junior or senior status during the summer 2027.
• Must be enrolled in fall classes 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Nice To Haves

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment, including the use of stairs.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• Must frequently communicate with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing.
• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
• The person in this position needs to move about in industrial environments and on uneven terrain occasionally.
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, color on prints, and operate field instruments/equipment.
• Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions and industrial environments.
• Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Ability to meet and correspond with leaders and employees throughout the organization to conduct surveys and complete data collection of current processes, utilizing MS Team's video conferencing, phone conferences, email and face to face options.
• Utilization of Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio to document and analyze data collected from various sources throughout the organization.
• Obtain detailed knowledge and prepare documentation of current HR processes and workflows.
• Provide weekly reports of progress to HR Leadership.
• Make recommendations to HR Leadership on findings as applicable.
• Support continuous improvement.
• Professional communication.
• Utilizes standard office software (i.e., spreadsheet, word-processing, database) and SAP.
• Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment for all field work.
• Attends training and safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by the BWL or government agency such as MIOSHA.
• Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Skills development, and opportunities for professional growth
• Tours to BWL facilities and other local companies
• Volunteering opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Satisfaction with delivering high-quality, essential services to the people of greater Lansing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree