What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Intern position at Kawneer Company, Inc.?
Job Description
We're currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic student to join our team as a HR Intern for Summer 2025. We are a heavy industrial manufacturing facility that transforms aluminum and other metals into various products. This position will be based at our manufacturing facility in Cranberry Township, PA.
This internship entails a summer project that will be led by the HR Manager and HR Generalist. During the project, the Intern will deal with a real manufacturing and / or HR problem, need to collect information on the shop floor, process data , conduct research, and create a list of actions that needs to be taken in order to solve or mitigate the issue. Additionally, you will get real world exposure to the day to day in the onsite HR department which can include compensation problems, employee relations issues, employee engagement activities, performance management, and more!
Why join us? Our interns have the opportunity to be part of real-world business scenarios. Their skills are sharpened as full members of a project team, working alongside leaders in partnership with business unit clients. Interns are assigned projects based on their business unit specifications which will vary depending on location. Some of the highlights as a member of the team are business insights sessions with the Senior Leadership team, professional development opportunities, plant tours, and social activities with other interns and colleagues.
We look for interns with :
- Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
- A strong record of team, project and / or people leadership in a work setting and / or extracurricular activities.
- The ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Willingness to take initiative to understand the business.
- An aptitude for problem solving and data analytics.
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
- Previous successful experience as an active member of a team.
- A strong commitment to excellence and personal and professional growth.
- An independent work ethic : resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, confident, and high energy.
Come be a part of our team at the Cranberry facility! We are just 30 minutes north of Pittsburgh and only a short drive for hiking, shopping, and recreational activities!
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