HR Intern

HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a people-first enthusiastic HR Intern to join our Human Resources team! This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in various HR functions and contribute to the overall success of our global organization. You'll work closely with our Chief People Officer, HR Operations Manager and HR Business Partner to gain exposure to different aspects of HR, including recruitment, internal communications, employee relations, training and development, and HR administration. This exciting position allows you the opportunity to support our HR team as we deliver value to our local and global plant locations. This position is ideal for individuals looking to kickstart their career in HR and develop valuable skills in a supportive and professional environment.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Kwik Lok has been producing a product that most of us have depended on our entire lives – the clip that closes your produce and loaves of bread to keep them fresh! We're an OEM and consumer product manufacturer, focused on sustainability, continuous improvement, and innovation. Kwik Lok is a 3rd generation, family-owned company headquartered in Yakima, WA with 8 offices and 6 plants worldwide. We are a mid-size company delivering our product to almost 100 countries.

We know that people are looking for jobs that are a better fit in their lives right now. Here are a few pieces of information that might help you decide whether Kwik Lok is a good fit for you:

• Inclusive culture : Kwik Lok is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion to increase the success of our employees and customers. We want every person to feel part of the team! Our team members come from a variety of backgrounds, and we see value in learning from each other's different perspectives.
• Innovation : Our goal is to create an environment where employees can be curious and express ideas to identify new and better solutions. We want every employee to be engaged in improving our workplace and work processes. Innovation isn't just for engineers!
• Meaningful work : We know that every job has things you'll love doing and things you'll love less. Our goal is to engage our employees in our vision for the company and provide them with meaningful work where they can learn, grow, and be part of solutions that improve the lives of our customers and their communities while protecting the health of our planet. No matter what your job entails, we want you to know that what you do makes a difference.
• Impacting the community and environment: Kwik Lok takes corporate social responsibility seriously, and we appreciate that our position in the industry gives us the ability to help do good in so many areas. We are committed to providing educational and economic opportunity, improving well-being, fostering innovation, and protecting the planet. You can read our most recent Sustainability Report ( on our website.
• Work-life balance : At Kwik Lok, we know that in order for you to be your best at work, you need time to recharge as well. Whenever possible, we offer flexibility in start/stop times and even opportunities for remote work. We want you to be energized at work, and when the day is done, we want you to go home and enjoy your personal life!

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

Assigned activities will be determined after hire based on the intern's skills and interests but may include any of the following responsibilities.

Talent Acquisition:

• Assist with job requisitions, postings, talent sourcing, career fairs, and other recruitment efforts.
• Coordinate hiring activities via applicant tracking system (conducting candidate pre-screenings, scheduling interviews, and sending onboarding or disposition messaging).
• Conduct reference checks and assist with the onboarding process.

Internal Communications:

• Coordinate with Employee Ambassadors to generate engaging monthly employee newsletter content to share employee success stories, news updates, and relevant information company wide.
• Proofread internal communications copy.
• Design and develop engaging visual materials in line with brand guidelines.

HR Administration:

• Help maintain accurate employee records.
• Assist with HR database maintenance, optimizations, and metrics tracking.
• Prepare HR-related documents such as employee handbook updates and employee resource documents.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.

Training and Development:

• Collaborate to identify training needs and create learning resources for management and employees.
• Assist in organizing and promoting professional development opportunities, such as workshops, seminars, or online training programs.
• Help administer training evaluations and collect feedback.
• Track training completion and produce engaging data visualizations for company-wide use.
• Assist with developing individualized growth plans and company-wide career pathing leveraging the company performance management software system.
• Support the development of Kwik Lok's employee mentorship program.

Employee Engagement:

• Assist with employee recognition programs, and employee steering committees.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute events, such as holiday parties, annual picnics, team lunches, after-work gatherings, or sports events that positive relationships and camaraderie.
• Source local volunteer opportunities, organize wellness events or resources for employees.

General Support:

• Collaborate with the HR team on various ad hoc projects and assignments.
• Assist with standard operating procedure creation to align global plants on HR processes.
• Stay updated on HR trends and best practices to contribute fresh ideas and suggestions.
• This position supports Kwik Lok production activities through the manufacture of Kwik Lok closures with a focus on continuing improvement of quality, food safety, and manufacturing processes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a degree (or recently graduated) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with HRIS systems, Canva, and Adobe Suite preferred but not required.
• Must maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive HR information with integrity.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and background screenings.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong interest in pursuing a career in HR.
• Ethical and discreet, with a high level of professionalism.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Approaches work with an innovative spirit, is eager to learn, and is constantly focused on continual improvement.

ALL THE DETAILS…

• Pay commensurate with experience: Undergraduate: $18.00/hour, Graduate: $21.00/hour
• Insurance/Retirement benefits – only eligible for full-time interns
  • Insurance benefits – Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability insurance plans (60-day waiting period)
• Paid time off: (90-day waiting period, prorated for first fiscal year)
  • Holidays: 64.5 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Sick Leave : 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked
• Work location: In office in Yakima, Washington with occasional hybrid work opportunities
• Schedule : Schedule: Monday – Friday, 20 hours per week minimum, flexible opportunity to work full-time based on company need and intern availability
  • Telework expectations: Must be available and responsive during scheduled work hours and possess a physical workspace that facilitates telework (internet access, ability to focus on work during work hours if others are present in the home, successfully complete telework environment safety assessments on a regular basis). Employees must use video during virtual meetings to support non-verbal communication continuity. Kwik Lok will supply the employee with all necessary technology to perform work
• Work environment :
  • Occasionally bends, squats, reaches, kneels, and may lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion. Constantly seeing, hearing, talking.
• Noise level in office environment 10dB, 85-95 dB in production environment.
• Regularly sitting and/or standing at a computer.

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Kwik Lok is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We value a diverse workforce and provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job or participate in the application and interview process.

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