What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Operations Intern position at Komatsu?
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
As a Human Resources Intern, you will be responsible for a range of support activities for the Corporate HR Operations team. The HR Operations Intern will gain exposure to HR Admin tasks within a global business, including orientation, onboarding, offboarding, payroll, reporting, analytics, and collaboration with HRBP and HR CoEs (Centers of Excellence.)This internship is available for Summer 2025 and will be based onsite at our South Harbor location in Milwaukee's Harbor District! We offer full-time hours during the summer, and flexible part-time scheduling during the academic year.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Gain competency utilizing the HRIS system, SuccessFactors, to process record changes for employees. This may include ownership of the contingent worker system entry and offboarding process for corporate functions.
- Gain competency utilizing the payroll system, UKG Pro Payroll, to process payroll.
- Under the direction of the HR Operations and Payroll Managers, assist with various reporting, research, and special project requests as needed.
- Provide team with support of routine HR administrative tasks as needed
- Learn about and support HR and COE functional areas within the heavy equipment industry
- Support the HR Team in handling employee relations matters and requests
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality in dealing with company and employee information.
Qualifications / Requirements
Preferred Qualifications :
Additional Information
What makes Komatsu's intern program unique?
Our internship program is rooted in community, collaboration, and innovation. Intern program perks include :
We're excited that you're interested in an internship with Komatsu, and we look forward to reviewing your application! While you wait for future communication from our team, we encourage you to learn more about our business by visiting www.komatsu.com .
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
