Human Resources Intern

REPORTS TO: HR Manager

SUMMARY - 

This is a great opportunity for an intern to learn the overall Human Resource department of a manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on recruiting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to the HR Manager including data entry, call logs, filing and running reports.
• Assist with HR daily processes including timecard administration, coordinate with hiring managers on recruiting, testing, interviewing & selection process, ensure legal compliance regarding applicant tracking and provide administrative support to all HR events.
• Screen applicants and provide routine information; maintain all employee application records. Send out or conduct authorized reference checks, process, and receive criminal background screening results, and physical and drug test results.
• Create and maintain employee files
• Prepare new hire packets, orientation materials, benefit packets and other employee communications for distribution
• Maintain Applicant Tracking System
• Manage and track time off requests and points
• Support HR Manager with benefits and payroll related items
• Additional duties may be assigned by Management

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Currently enrolled in an HR or related field.

Desire to learn the HR function

Excellent oral and written communication skill

Computer literate (proficient in MS Word and Excel)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales reports, operating instructions, and training and procedure manuals.  Ability to write reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak and communicate clearly and effectively.  Bilingual preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, costs, proportions, percentages, and volume.  

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear, stand, and sit. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

Pratt Industries provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.