Intern, Human Resources

Based in our Corporate Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL, Mizkan America is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor to Life™ for over 220 years. As one of the leading makers of vinegars, condiments, and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America maintains 12 manufacturing facilities that serve the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian and food-ingredient trade channels. We are committed to following our two core principles: continuously challenging the status quo and delivering only the finest products for our customers. Our leadership seeks out, embraces, and implements ideas for improvement from all of its employees. Transparency and accountability are two key factors that drive our company’s overall management approach.

We are looking for people who are seeking to deliver their best so that we can deliver ours. Above all, we’re dedicated to maximizing the potential of our greatest assets—our team members. That’s reflected in our ongoing commitment to recruit, develop, reward, and retain our talented, multicultural workforce. We hope to see you as part of our team’s future success!

POSITION SUMMARY:   

The Human Resource (HR) Intern will support the Human Resources department by assisting with day-to-day HR tasks, projects, and administrative duties while completing a capstone project that addresses a real business challenge. This role provides hands-on experience and exposure to HR, offering opportunities to learn, innovate, and contribute to organizational goals.

Essential Functions:

• Work on a designated Employer Value Proposition (EVP) capstone project from start to finish, including research, analysis, development, and final presentation to leadership.
• Assist with ongoing projects and deliverables under supervision.
• Conduct internal research such as employee interviews, focus groups, surveys, and review of engagement and exit data.
• Research external labor market trends, competitor EVPs, and employer branding best practices.
• Analyze data and insights to identify key themes, strengths, and opportunities within the employee experience.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations, summaries, and recommendations.
• Assist with ongoing HR projects including onboarding, engagement initiatives, internal communications and data analysis, while gaining exposure to multiple HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) such as Benefits, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, and other specialized HR functions.
• Support team members with administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and file management.
• Participate in HR team meetings and selected cross-functional meetings to contribute ideas to improve processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Regular, predictable, in-person attendance on the business days the Company requires in-person attendance at this facility.  (In-person attendance is optional on the other workdays.)  For non-required-in-person attendance days, employees are expected to be present and engaged during the designated work hours for this role.

Key Skills/Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Education/Experience/Qualifications/Certifications:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program (preferred fields: Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.

  The hourly rate for this internship position is $20 per hour.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person and via electronic devices.
• Ability to move within the office environment, including walking short distances and navigating stairs if applicable.
• Visual acuity to read and interpret data on screens and printed materials.

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