Job Description
Morton Salt is an iconic, 175-year-old company with a strong heritage and a bright future. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.
Job Summary This full-time internship offers the opportunity to gain experience in Human Resources at Morton Salt's corporate office in Overland Park, KS. This role will have an emphasis on supporting HR projects, providing exposure to areas of HR that may include talent acquisition, compliance, employee engagement, compensation, benefits, and training/development. This is an excellent opportunity for the practical application of HR coursework in a corporate setting in preparation for a career in HR.
Duties and Responsibilities - Support recruitment efforts, such as job posting, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and facilitating the onboarding process for new hires.
- Assist with various HR operational tasks, including employee recordkeeping, data entry, and document management.
- Assist in maintaining and updating HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Support the migration and harmonization of employee files into a centralized location.
- Assist in generating HR reports and maintaining HR metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
- Contribute to HR projects and initiatives as assigned, such as process improvement, system implementation, or policy development.
- Provide support to other HR functional areas as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field in progress. Senior status preferred.
- Desire for a long-term career in HR after completing degree.
- Basic understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and analyze data to support HR initiatives.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, ensuring confidentiality, fairness, and integrity in all HR practices.
At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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