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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Based in one of our Distribution Centers, the DC Human Resources Intern will partner with HR Management
on full-service human resources management related to employee engagement, HR compliance, recruiting,
onboarding, employee retention, and community service. The intern will work on two selected projects that
offer not only meaningful work experience, but also provide the opportunity to make an impact on processes
and procedures within the organization.

 

The program will begin May 20^th, 2024 and will run for 10 weeks through July 26^th, 2024

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Work
▪ Collaborates with DC leadership and Employee Engagement Champions to plan and
execute a community service event
▪ Work on a virtual team of other HR interns to strategize on a network project and
develop recommendations
• Coordinates and conducts orientation for new hires
• Observes and participates in the recruitment process of applicants
• Partners with Employee Engagement Champions to deliver quality and meaningful
activities for employees and the community including employee recognition, incentive
programs and celebrations
• Plans, prepares and maintains employee communication centers
• Assists HR leadership training for interviewing, equal employment opportunity, diversity,
fair labor standards and internal policies; Monitors actions to comply with state and
Federal employment law and Company policy
• Learn about DC operations, Safety policies, and the investigative process

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Some knowledge of Human Resource principles and practices including positive employee relations,
hiring, training, performance management and employment law
• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of an organization
• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively present reports to
management
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to travel 1-2 weeks during the summer

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference given to junior or senior undergraduate or graduate students
• Preference given to students with/or pursuing a major in human resources management, industrial
psychology or business administration.