Human Resources Intern

Stiles Machinery; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Stiles Machinery in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Human Resources intern to assist the HR team with recruiting, onboarding, and employee records management. You will gain hands-on experience across HR areas including compensation, benefits, and compliance in a professional environment.

Responsibilities include onboarding new hires, maintaining HR systems, handling confidential data, and supporting HR projects while delivering excellent service to internal staff.

Qualifications

• This internship requires a student currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with HRIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to HR teams, including Lifecycle Services and Total Rewards.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new hires and assist with audits.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with data entry, email inquiries, and HR projects as assigned.
• Deliver timely, professional service to internal employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Team player

Education

Pursuing degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

The Human Resources intern will support the HR team in a variety of administrative and operational functions. This opportunity provides hands‑on experience in key HR areas such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, HR systems, compensation, benefits, and compliance, while offering exposure to real‑world HR practices in a professional environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides administrative and operational support to the Lifecycle Services and Total Rewards teams
• Support onboarding and orientation for new hires
• Maintain and update employee records and HR systems
• Complete commissioning software data entry and uploads
• Monitor and respond to email inquiries for both the Lifecycle Services and Total Rewards teams, routing when appropriate
• Process written employee personnel changes
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding audits
• Participate in HR Projects and department initiatives, as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information and company records
• Provide timely and professional customer service to internal employees

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Microsoft Excel skills preferred
• Detail oriented with strong problem solving skills
• Familiarity with HRIS systems preferred, but not required

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent attention to detail, performing work accurately and thoroughly
• Strong communication skills, in verbal and written form
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Expert ability to maintain and process confidential information
• Team player with ability to work independently.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical Office Environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

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