HR Payroll Intern

Ultium Cells LLC; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultium Cells LLC is seeking an HR Payroll Intern for a May 2027–August 2027 on-site assignment at our Warren, OH battery plant. The internship offers hands-on payroll experience and exposure to HR operations in a high-technology manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include data entry, payroll processing support, reports preparation, and maintaining payroll documentation. Strong teamwork, problem solving, and flexible, proactive attitude are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Current Junior or Senior level Human Resources student.
• High energy and strong presentation skills.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to work flexible hours occasionally.
• Demonstrated teamwork and effectiveness in accomplishing goals.

Responsibilities

• Support HR with data entry, filing, spreadsheets and reports.
• Assist with accurate and timely processing of employee payroll.
• Support payroll-related tasks, including new hires, terminations, employee changes, and benefit deductions.
• Prepare and review payroll reports to support payroll reconciliation and reporting.
• Assist with maintaining payroll documentation and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable payroll procedures.
• Other tasks as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

HR student

Job description

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HR Payroll Intern

Position Requirements:

• Internship will begin in May 2027 and end in August 2027. There could be opportunity for an extension based on the needs of the business.
• Location for this role will be on-site at our Warren, OH Battery Plant
• Expect a Monday-Friday schedule on-site
• $20.00 per hour

Ultium Cells is a joint venture lithium-Ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solutions and General Motors. This new construction high-technology plant will have the latest battery cell manufacturing technology. The investment in this new business venture represents a commitment of more than $2.3 Billion. It will be among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications.

The Ultium cell partners include LG Energy Solutions; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells in the world and General Motors a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

We are seeking Human Resources Payroll Intern candidates for the HR Department Ultium Cells battery plant in Lordstown, OH. This position will be responsible for work that includes:

Job Responsibilities:

• Supporting HR department with research and other administrative tasks including data entry, filing, spreadsheets and reports
• Assist with accurate and timely processing of employee payroll
• Support HR and Accounting teams with payroll-related tasks, including new hires, terminations, employee changes, and benefit deductions.
• Prepare and review payroll reports to support payroll reconciliation and reporting.
• Assist with maintaining payroll documentation and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable payroll procedures.
• Other tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Current Junior or Senior level Human Resources student
• High energy and strong presentation skills
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Able to work flexible hours occasionally
• Demonstrated teamwork and effectiveness in accomplishing goals

Join us for a unique learning experience that bridges academic knowledge with practical, industry-leading expertise in the dynamic field of battery cell production.

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

Employee may be exposed to or working with hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste. Upon hire, employee will receive initial Environmental training over RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation. Annual refresher training will be completed every year after to fulfill the requirements of 40 CFR. Other training to be provided as required.