Talent Development Intern (Year-Round)

Charter Automotive; Town of Saukville (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Professional development

Networking events

Intern Kickoff Day

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a Talent Development Intern to gain hands-on experience in training facilitation, instructional design, change management, and employee development initiatives at Charter Steel’s Saukville, WI site.

The schedule is 15–20 hours weekly during the academic year and full-time in the summer, starting January 2027. You’ll build communication, data analysis, and project management skills while collaborating with Operations, HR, Safety, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Sophomore level or higher in a four-year HR program.
• GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and planning skills.
• Time management and attention to detail.
• Able to work in a team and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of structured on-the-job training (OJT) programs and Dozuki across Charter Steel.
• Assist with coordinating talent development projects, tracking milestones, and supporting program implementation.
• Prepare, coordinate, and co-facilitate employee training sessions, workshops, and meetings.
• Support change management initiatives through employee engagement and adoption of new processes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Quality, HR and other teams to identify training needs.
• Develop training materials, presentations, job aids, and process documentation.
• Analyze training metrics, track program effectiveness, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support long-term sustainability of training programs by improving processes and accountability.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Task management

Education

Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Human Resources Management or related field (Sophomore status)

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience. Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturingfamily of companies.

About the Talent Development Internship:

Gain hands-on experience in talent development through training facilitation, instructional design, change management, and employee development initiatives. Build valuable skills in communication, relationship building, data analysis, and project management while collaborating with employees and leaders across the organization.

Program Structure:

Schedule: Part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the academic year and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer. Location: Saukville, WI Start Date: January 2027 Duration: Year-round internship

What we're looking for:

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Human Resources Management or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills to assist employees with questions.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Preferred experience:

• HRIS experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Familiarity and/or experience with HR practices and HR law.

What you'll focus on:

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of structured on-the-job training (OJT) programs and Dozuki across Charter Steel.
• Assist with coordinating talent development projects, tracking milestones, and supporting program implementation.
• Prepare, coordinate, and co-facilitate employee training sessions, workshops, and meetings.
• Support change management initiatives through employee engagement, communication, and adoption of new processes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Quality, Human Resources, and other teams to identify training needs and opportunities.
• Develop training materials, presentations, job aids, and process documentation to support employee learning.
• Analyze training metrics, track program effectiveness, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support long-term sustainability of training programs by improving processes, strengthening accountability, and enhancing the employee learning experience.

What Sets Our Internship Program Apart:

Work on meaningful projects while receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help launch your career. Our paid internship program also includes signature experiences like Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase. #LI-AF1 #CharterSteel #LI-Hybrid Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.

OUR STORY

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit - together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from your team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees - and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed.

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