Human Resources Intern
TruNorth Federal Credit Union in Ishpeming, MI is seeking a Human Resources Intern. TruNorth Federal Credit Union is a $215 million credit union with branch locations in Marquette and Ishpeming and over 40 employees. This position reports to the Vice President-Finance, Operations & Human Resources and working closely with the President/CEO to support the credit union in human resource activities ensuring compliance with all State and Federal regulations. The Human Resources Intern is responsible for assisting with payroll and benefits administration, recruiting and onboarding, employee performance evaluation, training and development coordinator, and review of human resources related policies.
The position will be expected to work out of both Ishpeming and Marquette locations as needed to support human resources activities. This is a non-exempt position which could be part-time or full-time depending on the preference of the candidate. We are hiring for ABCs (Attitude, Behavior, and Character) more than experience and encourage soon-to-be college graduates to apply as this is an excellent internship opportunity with the potential to become more.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Personnel management support including writing job postings, recruiting and selecting quality applicants to fill vacancies, onboarding new employees, and recommending improvements to the performance evaluation process.
- Payroll administration support including timely processing of payroll utilizing outsourced payroll service provider, review of employee timecards for accuracy, data entry of employee wage and deduction changes, and maintenance of PTO balances.
- Benefit administration support for all employee benefit programs including health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement programs, and leaves of absence. Counsel employees with benefit questions, assist with open enrollment, and resolve issues with various carriers as needed.
- Training and development support including the coordination of logistics for all staff training days and ensuring employees complete required trainings.
- Assist with policy development and compliance support by reviewing the employee handbook and related policies to ensure compliance with current federal and state guidelines recommending changes where appropriate.
- Foster a positive work environment providing suggestions to improve recruitment/retention strategy and overall employee experience.
- Maintain thorough and current knowledge of federal and state regulations keeping abreast of changes that need to be incorporated into credit union policies.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
- Knowledge of payroll, benefit, and compensation practices
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good attention to detail, organized, and able to meet tight recurring deadlines
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and exercise good judgement
- Ability to work as part of a larger organization-wide team
- Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations
- Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required computer tasks including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and other web-based applications
- Maintain a positive attitude and work proactively and collaboratively with others at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders
Minimum Education: Coursework toward a Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Experience: None
Preferences: Major in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with qualifications/experience. Full benefit package including:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Stipend for Waiving Coverage)
- Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 10% Employer 401k Retirement Contribution (after 6 months)
- Paid Time Off (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks after 1 year)
- Paid Time Off to Volunteer (2 days per year)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement