HR Generalist Intern

Company Description

Ignite your full potential! At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make our own decisions, and take ownership to create innovative solutions for the world's biggest and most influential brands. 

We are everywhere. You may not know us, but you can see us everywhere. The products we manufacture and the solutions we design are all around you – from automotive components in your car, to state-of-the-art dishwashers, ovens and refrigerators in your favorite restaurants and hotels. The buildings where you live and work are built with ITW construction and welding products, and our ITW test and measurement solutions help to ensure the quality and safety of millions of products. quality testing solutions analyze the products you use every day. 

We are global and diverse. Across our seven business segments we offer access to challenging opportunities in high-growth industries and markets all around the world. 

We are committed to your full potential. We strive for everyone at ITW to reach their full potential, and we value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make all of us better together. 

We offer top quality compensation and benefits packages, including competitively priced medical and dental coverage the first of the month following hire, free life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and immediate 401k employer matching.  

Join ITW today and come grow with us! 

Job Description

We are looking for a college student that is willing to work part-time during the rest of their school year and join us full-time after they graduate.  

Role Summary: The HR Generalist Intern is responsible for assisting in recruiting and employee relations at appropriate level, day-to-day transactions and policy administration relating to all phases of the employee life cycle. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Demonstrates an understanding of the human resources operations, policies, processes, and procedures.

 Acts as an advisor and provides technical expertise and support to the team in relation to employee benefits administration, and compensation planning,

 Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. 

 Functions as an advisor to line management regarding the application of employment laws and corporate human resource policies to specific business decisions.

 Coordinates with management to assist in the recruiting process, interview scheduling, hiring process, applicant tracking and record keeping requirements. Screens candidates, conducts interviews, and has authority to hire.

 Organizes and conducts new employee orientation; creates a positive first experience of the company and serves as a role model for ITW values.

 Maintains employee information and personnel files.

 Inputs and maintains employee data in the HRIS system such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics for reporting. Prepares regular or special reports using HRIS.

 Prepares employee communication documents including new hire, disability, benefit, separation notices and related documentation. Assists in the dissemination and collection of data and forms.

 Responds to inquiries regarding benefit programs and educates and supports employees in the use of the self-service applications available to them.

 Works with ITW corporate human resources or third-party providers, as necessary, in the management of employee life cycle processes and transactions.

 Creates, coordinates, and conducts management/employee training in topics including interview skills, performance management, safety, harassment, ITW Principles of Conduct, and ITW business policy guidelines. Coordinates and manages e-learning administration along with management directory. If applicable, may coordinate applications for grant funding for training.

 Reviews existing human resources policies and procedures within the division, and initiates changes as necessary to ensure compliance with law, corporate policies, and business objectives.

 Conducts and analyzes wage survey data. Maintains position descriptions and market comparisons.

 Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and OH&S standards.

 Comply with all company safety and environmental policies, procedures and management systems.

 Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience:

Requires completion of at least 3 years towards a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources. Understanding and/or knowledge of recruitment processes, benefit and compensation administration and practices, em