Human Resource Intern

Company Description

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company centered on a differentiated business model. The company’s seven business segments leverage the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-class margins and favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required.  ITW delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth.  The Sexton business fits within the ITW Drawform  Division and is a market leader in the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cans and is seeking a Human Resource Intern for its Decatur, AL facility, located 30 minutes Southwest of the Huntsville area.

Job Description

Directly assist the HR Manager and Generalist with a wide range of activities related to recruitment & onboarding, training, benefits, payroll and other administrative duties. The position will offer the intern the ability to apply classroom learning to a real-world setting. Coordinate and manage many of the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources Department, to assure that the department runs smoothly.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain and update confidential information related to employee records, including both hard copy and computer records.
• Support the pre-employment process for prospective candidates and the onboarding process for new hires.
• Coordinate new employee orientation activities and benefits enrollment procedures.
• Assist employees on a day-to-day basis with benefit questions and issues.
• Assist with the coordination of training programs and employee professional development.
• Compose and revise various correspondence, reports, forms, and other information using acceptable business formats including monthly newsletter and company announcements. Proofread final copy for errors.
• Answer routine inquiries from inside and outside the company on employment verifications, benefits claim processing, and job openings.
• Make necessary meeting and catering arrangements for human resources activities, including the ordering of meals or refreshments, set up and clean up.
• Issue employee/temp access cards and maintain computer program files for accurate employee access schedules.
• Administer uniform, safety shoe and safety glass programs, keeping accurate records and issuing authorization forms as needed.
• Distribute anniversary and probationary review forms to appropriate manager/supervisor on a monthly basis, monitor completion of reviews and process any payroll/status changes.
• Complete other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student attending an accredited university with an emphasis in Human Resources,
• Communications, Organizational Development or similar field of study.
• Must be detail and service oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.