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Spring Meadow Nursery Inc. is excited to add a part-time Human Resources (HR) intern to our Human Resources department. This position is a unique hands-on role for an individual passionate about day to day HR interactions and expectations. This role offers the opportunity to work with a wide array of HR related tasks, such as H2A staffing, HRIS, timekeeping and payroll, to name a few!
The individual in this role is responsible for delivering timely and accurate services and reporting, as well as assisting with general Human Resources and benefits administration activities. Our ideal candidate will be in their final year of a Human Resources or Business related program seeking an internship. Ultimately, the HR intern is to assist in ensuring our HR department supports our employees while conforming to labor laws.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage, organize and update internal databases with new employee information, details, and forms
- Assist with updates, changes, and questions in HRIS (ADP)
- Assist with communication and distribution of HR policies, procedures and standards to guide the operations – digital and hard copies
- Assist with onboarding process for new hires, including phones, email setup, computers, etc.
- Assist in performance management tracking and organization of office staff
- Assisting with payroll processes, such as reviewing weekly timecards
- Assist with benefits administration which includes, but is not limited to the following programs: Medical/Rx, Dental, Life/AD&D, Short & Long-term Disability, 401(k), & Supplemental and Voluntary Insurance
- Prepare HR related reports as needed
- Be willing to assist with special projects and take on one-off tasks large or small
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Employee Handbook
- Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Safety Handbook.
- Education/ Experience Currently enrolled in a 4-year program in Human Resources, business, and looking to complete an internship program
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain strict levels of confidentiality
- Computer skills and knowledge of office software packages with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures
- Familiarity of Human Resources management practices and procedures, and HRIS is preferred
- Knowledge of business and management principles
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Bi-lingual Spanish is highly desirable
- Must possess the ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move 20 pounds
- Must maintain a level of performance equivalent to company standards, that being a “Meets Expectations” in all areas of your performance evaluations (including but not limited to, Self and Management reviews).
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616) 846-4729.
Job Type: part time, hourly, temporary
Pay: starting at $17.34 / hour, dependent upon experience. Amount is not inclusive of total compensation package.
