Human Resources Summer Intern

Company Overview:

Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen’s has now welcomed the fourth generation into the family-owned business, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office. Culturally, we place a heavy emphasis on quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.

Heinen’s Summer Associate Competencies: 

As a Summer Associate of Heinen’s, we are looking for individuals who have skills in collaboration and building relationships. Along with these skills, there are key competencies that help a Summer Associate be successful. 

• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organization goals.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated HR Summer Associate to join our Human Resources team. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in HR processes, audits, and data management, contributing to the team’s operational success.

Responsibilities:

• Scan and organize backlogged items to ensure proper recordkeeping and documentation.
• Submit Leave of Absence (LOA) delays for associates returning from Education leave.
• Conduct audits of OnBase files to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Review payroll items and verify associate setup in ADP for accuracy.
• Perform I-9 audits to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Audit onboarding documentation and processes for new hires.
• Load training class information into ADP and maintain accurate training records.
• Audit LEAP (Leadership Engagement and Advancement Program) files to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with HR systems such as ADP and OnBase.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.