Human Resources - Intern

Carlex Glass America, LLC

About The Position

This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various Human Resources functions within a manufacturing environment. The intern will support the HR team in administrative tasks, recruitment, employee relations, and policy development. Key responsibilities include assisting with audits, publishing newsletters, supporting disciplinary hearings, and contributing to training initiatives. The role also involves maintaining employee records, supporting labor relations, and engaging in special HR projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Must be enrolled in a local accredited college or university in a related field
Regular and predictable attendance required
Cooperate within teams to carry out tasks and responsibilities
Advanced/ Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Effective navigation through company IT system
Live by example the Carlex Values – Safety, Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach, Customer Focused, and strong Integrity and Ethics.
Organized and detail-oriented, ability to work well under deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to interface with all functions and at all levels within the organization

Nice To Haves

1+ years experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. This can include previous internships.
Familiarity with federal, state, and local employment laws, preferred
Must complete QAD training as required by management
Additional Responsibility is to be able to teach these values to others and encourage them to join the team

Responsibilities

Perform occasional benefits and payroll audits to ensure correct garnishments and deductions are being processed.
Write, edit, and publish Human Resources newsletters on a recurring cadence and post hardcopies accordingly.
Perform numerous administrative and clerical duties, including, but not limited to, filing, mailing letters and packages, and taking messages, as required.
Participate and assist with disciplinary hearings.
Support recruitment processes, such as job postings, panel interviews, and candidate selection with the HR team and management.
Write and edit job descriptions for non-exempt and exempt positions.
Participate in supervisor training, including developing and presenting the bi-weekly topic.
Assist plant personnel with numerous HR functions, including but not limited to, payroll and benefits questions, badge and clock-in procedures, bereavement and jury duty, new hire processes and union-company mediation as required.
Support Labor Relations, Maintaining Employee Records, Training and Development Support, and Communication and Employee Engagement.
Track attendance, overtime, and personnel actions.
Write or revise policies and procedures as necessary.
Perform special Human Resources projects as necessary.