Human Resources Intern

"We connect science to life for a better future."

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947.​​ From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

We are actively searching for a Human Resources Intern to join our corporate HR team in Atlanta, GA. This is a generalist Internship where students may receive real-world experience and exposure to project work in the areas of Payroll, Benefits, Vendor Maintenance, On-Boarding new employees, Regulations (EEOC, FMLA, etc), Training and Systems (HRIS, ADP, internal).  This position will report to the Senior Director of Human Resource and is based in the corporate office in the Buckhead area. Qualified candidates must live in the Atlanta, GA area during the Internship.

The goal of this program is to prepare future candidates for LG Chem.

What You’ll Be Doing

Essential Functions (Principal assignments include but are not limited to):

• Goal setting to align projects with business needs.
• Work closely with HR team members to ensure the Payroll system (ADP) and HR IT system (SuccessFactors) data is accurate.
• Performs routine tasks such as maintaining employee records; editing and updated policies, procedures and handbooks; and other project work as assigned.
• General vendor relations such as contacting vendors for information, invoicing, setting meetings, and other general duties.
• Collaborate with HR team members to create presentations for internal reporting.
• Manage large sets of data and provide reports used for decision making.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

Education:  Students must be currently enrolled in their Junior or Senior year of college pursuing a Bachelor degree in Human Resources or business-related curriculum.

Requirements:

• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-start with desire to learn and work autonomously.
• Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.
• Excellent analytical ability to effectively analyze large amounts of data and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use MS Products (Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams) and learn ERP and Proprietary systems.

Preferred Qualification/What We’d Like to See:

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation.
• Ability to collaborate across business functions and work as part of a team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.