Human Resources Intern

Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Position: Human Resources Intern

Department: Human Resources

Primary Objective of Position:


The HR Intern provides day-to-day support to the HR Team, Union and Non-union employees, and management in various HR functions; including recruitment, employee relations, records management, and administrative tasks. The role offers hands-on experience in HR processes while assisting the team in maintaining efficient and organized HR operations.

Major Areas of Accountability:


• Assist and support Human Resources initiatives.


• Support HR Team in meeting hiring targets.

• Assist in end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, and scheduling interviews.


• Provide assistance in conducting employment verification checks.

• Coordinate and participate in new-hire orientation.

• Gather data and create HR documents | Recruitment reports.

• Assist and organize training and employee engagement activities.

• Create, maintain, and organize employee records.

• Create and post HR Communications; Shop and Office environments.

• Maintain confidentiality of applicant and company information.

• Perform other activities as required by the Human Resources Manager.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• >3.0 cumulative overall GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale).

• Currently a full-time or part-time student pursuing a degree in Human Resources or a similar discipline at the undergraduate or graduate level.

• Good understanding of full-cycle recruiting.

• Experience creating documents with MS Office products, including Excel, Word, and Power-point

• Energetic, enthusiastic self-starter; able to organize and pursue broad objectives under the guidance of a mentor.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

• Strong people skills and the ability to engage with all employees.

• Ability to prioritize and juggle tasks to meet deadlines.

• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and maintains positive | professional working relationships with all employees, applicants, and HR team members.

What You Will Gain


• Paid Internship (29 hours per week)

• Hands-on experience in various HR functions

• Exposure to recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations

• Opportunity to develop HR and communication skills

• Experience working in a Union environment

• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals

Physical Abilities


• Travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities.

• Requires climbing stairs.

• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Pay: $22/hr - $25/hr


Salary Description


$22/hr - $25/hr