HR Specialist Intern

Company: Dematic Corp. (ILD-US)
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Join the Future Talent Program Internship at Dematic as a Human Resources-Benefits and Payroll Intern and ignite your career with innovation and learning!

Are you eager to kick-start your career in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Dematic is excited to welcome the next wave of innovators to our Summer 2025 Future Talent Program. This internship is crafted for those who are passionate about inspiring change and ready to leave their mark on the world. #LifeAtDematic

Through this internship, you will gain hands-on experience specific to the areas of benefits and payroll. You will work closely with HR Centers of Excellence to support the organization's HR initiatives and employee relations.

Additionally, you will participate in a team-based Innovation Challenge where you will dive into an inspiring, collaborative experience with your intern cohort. You'll solve real-world problems, brainstorm groundbreaking solutions, and bring your ideas to life with the support of our expert coaches!

You will engage in weekly professional development sessions led by Dematic leaders, designed to hone your professional skills. From effective communication to critical thinking, these sessions are your steppingstones to becoming a leader of tomorrow. Enjoy the flexibility of self-paced learning, with access to a wealth of knowledge that will bolster your expertise and confidence, tailored to complement your hands-on experience.

Dematic provides internships as a launchpad for your career. We have a global presence and are dedicated to sustainability and innovation. Join us to make a positive impact on our business, customers, and planet!

What we offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities
  
  Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/
  
  Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
  
  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
  
  The hourly rate for this role, at the time of posting, is estimated to be within the range below based on class standing. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, experience, knowledge, and skills.
  Sophomore: $18 - $21 per hour
  Junior: $19 - $23 per hour
  Senior: $21 - $25 per hour
  Master's: $22 - $28 per hour
  
  Tasks and Qualifications:
  
  This is WhatYou Will do in This Role:
  
  • Participate in Workday implementation specifically for the Payroll and Benefits modules
  • Assist employees in enrolling in benefits, import and export benefit data to carriers, and process change of life events
  • Assist in managing wellness program activities, including organizing events, processing reimbursements, and creating well-being content
  • Support the implementation and rollout of the new Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Perform quality checks and audits of benefits and payroll related data
  • Develop, document, and maintain policies and procedures that support accurate and timely multi-state payroll processing
  • Perform basic payroll processing including time imports, balancing, and data integrity
  • Successfully navigate and maintain data in our HRIS systems (Workday, UltiPro, and others)
  • Partner on projects, business transformation activities, and additional duties as assigned
  • Develop a variety of communications, including flyers, employee notices and emails, surveys, and Viva Engage content
  • Understand the full cycle of work in specialty areas of HR (Payroll, Benefits)
  • Utilize HCM software and participate in systems implementation
  • Determine a career path by engaging in hands-on experience
  • Real life on-the-job experience of how HR work interacts with a variety of laws
  • Exposure to working in a global company
  • Build a professional network with colleagues in the industry
    
    What We are Looking For:
    
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    • You must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university
    • Actively perusing a degree in Human Resources
    • Currently in your Sophomore or Junior year
    • Ability to work at Dematic's North American Headquarters, located in Grand Rapids, MI.
    • Driven to gain hands on experience specific to Benefits and Payroll
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
    • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Workday experience is a plus
    • Basic understanding of local employment laws and governance
    • Participate in various Future Talent Programing events, such as weekly professional development sessions, a team-based innovation challenges and endless development opportunities.

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