What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Internship - Summer 2025 position at Smith & Wesson?
Human Resources Internship Summer 2025
Smith & Wesson is seeking highly motivated Human Resources Interns to join our team for Summer 2025! This internship opportunity will provide hands-on experience and exposure to various Human Resources functions.
Location, Schedule, & Compensation:
In-office/non-remote
Maryville, TN
40 hours per week
Monday-Friday
Paid
Education and Experience
Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program in a related field.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Competencies and Skills
Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment
Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.
The following Personal Protective Equipment is required: Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection are required when on the manufacturing floor. The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
Updated 1/31/2025
Smith & Wesson is seeking highly motivated Human Resources Interns to join our team for Summer 2025! This internship opportunity will provide hands-on experience and exposure to various Human Resources functions.
Location, Schedule, & Compensation:
In-office/non-remote
Maryville, TN
40 hours per week
Monday-Friday
Paid
Education and Experience
Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program in a related field.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Gain exposure to policies and processes related to leaves of absence, benefits, compensation and all areas of HR and the business.
- Learn about the impact of policy and process on managers and employees and gain exposure to the resolution of the issue
- Learn and assist with the full life cycle of employment including recruiting, onboarding, retention, and termination.
- Assist with coordinating employee events, company programs, and initiatives.
Competencies and Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Works in an office environment.
- Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment
Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.
The following Personal Protective Equipment is required: Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection are required when on the manufacturing floor. The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
Updated 1/31/2025
