HR Intern - tkMMS

Company Company With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence". thyssenkrupp Materials NA is a subsidiary of the internationally operating thyssenkrupp Group. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, thyssenkrupp Materials NA is a leading provider of production materials and integrated service solutions with almost 2,900 employees and more than 95 locations in North America. With annual sales of $2.9 billion, the company is focused on value-added processing and distribution of a full line of aluminum, stainless, copper, brass, specialty metals, steel, and plastics products. Supply chain management, transportation and logistics, and production support outsourcing solutions are among the many services provided to customers. Business units include Copper and Brass Sales, Engineered Plastics, Ken-Mac Metals, OnlineMetals, thyssenkrupp Steel Services, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, and thyssenkrupp Materials de Mexico. Your responsibilities Job Summary At tkMNA, we provide a foundation to foster and support a safe, professional, and fulfilling experience. This internship is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience for college students. Our interns engage in various work assignments, projects, and activities of varying complexity to enable them to gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at a professional level. Our interns provide support to professional employees working in an organizational function related to the intern's area of study. Job Description Human Resources Intern (Part-Time, Paid - Southfield, MI) Location: tkMNA Headquarters - Southfield, MI (Hybrid) Compensation: $18-$21/hour Schedule: Part-time (24 hours per week), 6-12month internship (January 2026 - June 2026) Reports To: HR Director Travel: Some to Northwood, OH (Toledo, OH during internship) + Auburn HIlls, MI *Will gain plant exposure* About the Role We are looking for a motivated Human Resources Intern to join our team at tkMNA Headquarters in Southfield, MI. This part-time internship is designed for current Juniors or Seniors enrolled in a 4-year university pursuing degrees in Business, HR, Psychology, Counseling, Marketing, Sociology, or related fields. This rotational internship offers exposure to both Talent Acquisition and HR Operations, with mentorship and professional development opportunities to support your growth during the program and beyond. What You'll Gain Hands-on HR experience across recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations A dedicated mentor to support your career development Opportunities to shadow HR professionals and work on special projects Exposure to tools like Workday and HR compliance systems Networking with professionals across tkMNA Key Responsibilities May Include but Not Limited to: Recruiting Support Assist in Pre-Employment & Onboarding Tracking background checks and drug screen results Submit UPR requests and communicate with cleared candidates Assist with first-day activities (attendance, monitoring questions, observation) HR Operations & Employee Engagement Upload and organize employee documents in OnBase Assist with employee engagement activities and communications Help track compliance and training records Learning & Development Support training session coordination and attendance tracking Assist in preparing training materials Special Projects Participate in an intern-led project (e.g., DEI initiative, HR analytics, process improvement) Present project outcomes to HR leadership at program conclusion Program Timeline & Structure Duration: 6-12 Months Schedule: Part-time (flexible with academic schedule; hybrid work model - appx 24 hours per week - must be local to Metro Detroit) Rotation: Exposure to multiple HR functions (Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Employee Engagement, Learning & Development) Development: Weekly mentor check-ins, mid-point review, and final evaluation What We're Looking For Current Junior or Senior pursuing a 4-year degree (Business, HR, Psychology, Counseling, Marketing, Sociology, or related field) Must be local to Southfield, MI (hybrid in-office required) Strong interpersonal and communication skills Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Eager to learn, proactive, and collaborative Additional Details Benefits: This internship is not benefits-eligible Support: Intern will always have an on-site HR team member present Job Compensation $18 - $20/hour Benefits Overview We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as : Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Disability Voluntary Wellness Programs 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Tuition Reimbursement And more! Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information. #J-18808-Ljbffr ThyssenKrupp Materials NA