Human Resources Intern at Building Automation Products, Inc. (BAPI) – Gays Mills, Wisconsin

Position Summary: The Human Resources Intern will work toward defined learning objectives while supporting BAPI and the Human Resources Department. The role will provide hands on exposure to core HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training support, compliance, and HR data management. The intern will gain experience working with hourly and salaried employees in a manufacturing setting.

The Interns exposure to learning objectives will be tailored to their individual readiness, ensuring they build skills at a pace suited to their current knowledge and abilities.

Learning Objectives:

Employee Relations:

a. Conduct check-ins with new production staff to support engagement and training, escalating concerns to Production team.

b. Observe employee relations investigations under strict confidentiality to learn proper procedures and documentation standards.

c. Oversee the logistics of Youth Apprentice’s for the summer along with tracking hours.

d. Assist in planning, coordinating, and supporting employee and company events to promote engagement and workplace culture.

Recruitment and Selection:

a. Post and update job openings on external career platforms including cyhire, job center, handshake).

b. Screen resumes against basic job criteria for production technicians (education, skills, and experience).

c. Participate in interviews as a note-taker or observer ensuring accurate documentation of candidate responses.

Coordinate background checks and reference requests under supervision

Onboarding and Orientation:

a. Assist in the new hire orientation process, including preparation and coordination of materials.

b. Conduct the safety and training portion of orientation in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

c. Answer basic benefits-related questions from employees.

Assign and track required trainings throughout the benefits administration process.

Policy and Compliance:

a. Assist HR Generalist with FMLA, LOA, and ADA (with supervision)

b. Review policy handbook for suggestions

c. Assist with employee injury cases – OSHA and Workman’s Comp (with supervision)

d. Assist in maintaining employee files under supervision ensuring accuracy and confidentiality

a. Maintains industry knowledge by attending educational workshops or classes; reviewing related publications; establishing networks.

b. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, including special

projects and tasks as delegated supervisor.

Education Requirements (R/Required, P/Preferred):

(R) Actively pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Training, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Specific Training in this field (R/Required, P/Preferred):

1. (R) Strong written and oral communications skills

2. (P) Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word)

3. (P) Basic understanding of employment law)

General Experiences/Knowledge/Skills:

1. Positive attitude and desire to work in a team environment

2. Highly motivated to achieve desired goals and objectives

3. Time Management – ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

4. Reading skills and comprehension

5. Problem solving skills

6. Attention to details

7. Exceptional communication skills, demonstrated ability to communicate respectfully, culturally competent and collaboratively

8. Excellent Ability to communicate in verbal, written, and electronic forms in a professional manner when working with employees, vendors and company contacts

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