What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist Intern position at KION Group?

Join the Future Talent Program Internship at Dematic as a Human Resources-Benefits and Payroll Intern and ignite your career with innovation and learning!

Are you eager to kick-start your career in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Dematic is excited to welcome the next wave of innovators to our Summer 2025 Future Talent Program. This internship is crafted for those who are passionate about inspiring change and ready to leave their mark on the world. #LifeAtDematic

Through this internship, you will gain hands-on experience specific to the areas of benefits and payroll. You will work closely with HR Centers of Excellence to support the organization’s HR initiatives and employee relations.

Additionally, you will participate in a team-based Innovation Challenge where you will dive into an inspiring, collaborative experience with your intern cohort. You'll solve real-world problems, brainstorm groundbreaking solutions, and bring your ideas to life with the support of our expert coaches!

You will engage in weekly professional development sessions led by Dematic leaders, designed to hone your professional skills. From effective communication to critical thinking, these sessions are your steppingstones to becoming a leader of tomorrow. Enjoy the flexibility of self-paced learning, with access to a wealth of knowledge that will bolster your expertise and confidence, tailored to complement your hands-on experience.

Dematic provides internships as a launchpad for your career. We have a global presence and are dedicated to sustainability and innovation. Join us to make a positive impact on our business, customers, and planet!

What we offer :

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities

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The hourly rate for this role, at the time of posting, is estimated to be within the range below based on class standing. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Sophomore : $18 - $21 per hour

Junior : $19 - $23 per hour

Senior : $21 - $25 per hour

Master's : $22 - $28 per hour

Tasks and Qualifications :

This is What You Will do in This Role :

Participate in Workday implementation specifically for the Payroll and Benefits modules

Assist employees in enrolling in benefits, import and export benefit data to carriers, and process change of life events

Assist in managing wellness program activities, including organizing events, processing reimbursements, and creating well-being content

Support the implementation and rollout of the new Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perform quality checks and audits of benefits and payroll related data

Develop, document, and maintain policies and procedures that support accurate and timely multi-state payroll processing

Perform basic payroll processing including time imports, balancing, and data integrity

Successfully navigate and maintain data in our HRIS systems (Workday, UltiPro, and others)

Partner on projects, business transformation activities, and additional duties as assigned

Develop a variety of communications, including flyers, employee notices and emails, surveys, and Viva Engage content

Understand the full cycle of work in specialty areas of HR (Payroll, Benefits)

Utilize HCM software and participate in systems implementation

Determine a career path by engaging in hands-on experience

Real life on-the-job experience of how HR work interacts with a variety of laws

Exposure to working in a global company

Build a professional network with colleagues in the industry

What We are Looking For :

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You must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university

Actively perusing a degree in Human Resources

Currently in your Sophomore or Junior year

Ability to work at Dematic's North American Headquarters, located in Grand Rapids, MI.

Driven to gain hands on experience specific to Benefits and Payroll

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Experience with Microsoft Excel, Workday experience is a plus

Basic understanding of local employment laws and governance

Participate in various Future Talent Programing events, such as weekly professional development sessions, a team-based innovation challenges and endless development opportunities.

Salary : $18 - $21

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