HR Intern

United Grain Corporation is hiring a Human Resources Intern to work full-time at our corporate office in downtown Vancouver, WA. This position will be a temporary duration for about 6-8 weeks this summer! Students will be workingon a four-year degree in Human Resources, or a related major but equivalent work experience and education will be considered.Students must be college sophomores, juniors, or rising seniors at an accredited college/university and have a 3.0 or higher GPA.

About United Grain

For more than 55 years, United Grain Corporation (UGC) has ensured success for all by uniting our producers, suppliers, and customers to nourish the world safely and reliably. As the premier bulk grain exporter and supply chain management company, we deliver high-quality products to global customers, backed by superior service from our headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. Our Vancouver Export Terminal boasts the largest storage capacity on the U.S. West Coast, with additional grain terminals across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas. We pride ourselves on the relationships we've forged throughout the years, which help ensure unwavering value for our community for decades to come. At United Grain, our employees are our most valuable asset and part of the UGC family. For more information, visitwww.unitedgrain.com.

What We Can Offer You:

• Hands-on work experience in various HR functions to enhance your resume.
• Opportunity to work with a seasoned and supportive HR team.
• Networking opportunities within the company.
• Potential for future employment based on performance.

Job Summary

The HR Intern will support various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and administrative tasks. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in HR, work with seasoned HR professionals, develop essential skills for a career in human resources, provide fresh HR ideas, and give recommendations to improve HR policies. Employees in this position will be required to maintain a positive, forthright attitude that promotes a collaborative, respectful, and diverse corporate culture, and conduct themselves professionally and favorably.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with the recruitment process, including job descriptions, job requisitions, posting job openings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
• Supports the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing orientation materials and conducting orientation sessions.
• Maintains employee records and ensures data accuracy in HRIS systems.
• Assists with employee engagement initiatives and events.
• Provides administrative support to the HR team, including filing, data entry, and document management.
• Helps with the preparation of HR reports and presentations.
• Participates in HR projects, audits, and initiatives as needed.
• Provide a PowerPoint presentation at the end of the internship about what was learned during the internship.

Required Education and Experience

• Working on a four-year degree in Human Resources or related major is required but equivalent work experience and education will be considered.
• Students must be a college sophomore, junior or rising senior at an accredited college/university and have a 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in an office environment.
• Basic understanding of employment laws.
• Ability to work independently in MS Office and have interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resources Information System) software is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• This job requires the ability to read and comprehend written and verbal operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies, and memos, and to communicate clearly with your co-workers.
• Must have the ability to collaborate and take direction in a team environment.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas in English
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Physical Demands and Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is regularly required to sit and may need to stand occasionally; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to work in an open, fast-paced, and stressful environment.

United Grain Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran, a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.Reasonable accommodation may be provided to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.