Human Resources Intern

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company centered on a differentiated business model. The company's seven business segments leverage the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-class margins and favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth. The Sexton business fits within the ITW Drawform Division and is a market leader in the manufacture of high-pressure aerosol cans and after-market filter shells and is seeking a Human Resources Intern to work part time for its Decatur, AL facility, located 30 minutes Southwest of the Huntsville area.

Directly assist the HR Manager with a wide range of activities related to recruitment & onboarding, training, benefits, payroll and other administrative duties. The position offers the candidate the ability to apply classroom learning to a real-world setting. Coordinate and manage many of the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources Department, to ensure that the department runs smoothly.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain and update confidential information related to employee records, including both hard copy and computer records.

• Review candidate resumes, schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring team.

• Support the pre-employment process for prospective candidates and the onboarding process for new hires.

• Coordinate new employee orientation activities and benefits enrollment procedures.

• Support administration of temp timekeeping.

• Assist employees on a day-to-day basis with benefit questions and issues.

• Assist with the coordination of training programs and employee professional development.

• Compose and revise various correspondence, reports, forms, flyers and other information using acceptable business formats including newsletter and company announcements. Proofread final copy for errors.

• Answer routine inquires from inside and outside the company on employment verifications, benefits claims processing, and job openings.

• Make necessary meeting and catering arrangements for activities, including the ordering of meals or refreshments, set up and clean up.

• Support the issuance of employee/temp access cards and maintain computer program files for accurate employee access schedules.

• Administer uniform, safety shoe and safety glass programs, keeping accurate records and issuing authorization forms as needed.

• Support employee relations programs, activities and events such as Wellness, Focus Group, United Way Campaigns, birthday and holiday celebrations.

• Distribute anniversary and probationary review forms to appropriate manager/supervisor on a monthly basis, monitor completion of reviews and process any payroll/status changes.

• Complete other duties as assigned or directed.