Human Resources Intern

Dant-Clayton-Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Dant Clayton is seeking a Human Resources Intern in Louisville, KY to assist HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives. The role offers hands-on experience across HR disciplines while supporting the HR Business Partner and maintaining positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate is organized, eager to learn, pursuing a degree in HR or related field, with strong communication and confidentiality, and willing to handle administrative duties and special

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
• Prior customer service or office experience is a plus but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes including posting openings, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and candidate communication.
• Support onboarding by preparing materials and coordinating paperwork.
• Maintain accurate employee records and confidential files.
• Enter data and generate reports in HRIS.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and HR events.
• Coordinate interview logistics and materials.
• Assist with background checks and pre-employment activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in HR/Business Admin/Management

Active pursuit of degree in related field

Tools

HRIS

Applicant tracking systems (ATS)

ADP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Human Resources Intern

Intern Louisville, KY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1106

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting the Human Resources department by assisting with daily HR operations, recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement initiatives, and administrative functions. The Human Resources Intern will gain hands‑on experience in a wide variety of HR disciplines while providing support to the HR Business Partner and helping ensure positive employee experience. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. All employees are expected to uphold the Dant Clayton values and all company policies as outlined in the Dant Clayton Employee Handbook.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job openings, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Support new hire onboarding by preparing orientation materials, coordinating new hire paperwork, and assisting with onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidential personnel files are organized and up to date.
• Assist with data entry and reporting within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and other HR-related events.
• Coordinate interview logistics, including scheduling with hiring managers and preparing interview materials.
• Assist with employment verifications, reference checks, background screenings, and pre‑employment activities.
• Prepare and maintain HR documents, forms, spreadsheets, presentations, and other departmental resources.
• Support training and development initiatives by tracking participation and preparing training materials.
• Assist with performance management activities, including tracking review deadlines and preparing documentation.
• Help maintain compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws through accurate documentation and record‑keeping.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to employee questions and directing inquiries to the appropriate HR team member.
• Assist with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality while handling sensitive employee and company information.
• Perform general administrative duties, including filing, scanning, copying, and organizing documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
• Previous customer service, administrative, or office experience preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and HR best practices.
• Positive attitude with a strong customer service mindset.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills.
• Reliable attendance and professional demeanor.
• Experience with HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, or ADP is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, lifting, bending, and walking.
• Capability to lift up to 25 pounds
• From time to time, this position will require exposure to a manufacturing setting with changing temperatures, metal dust/particles, and machine noise levels.