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Human Resources Intern (Year-Round)

Charter Manufacturing · Mequon, WI · Part time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Why are you interested in HR, and why in a manufacturing company like Charter Steel?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is genuine and fits an HR role supporting a plant workforce.

Tell me about a presentation or written piece you created that a group actually used.

What they are checking: Communication skill, since the internship centers on HR communications and meeting materials.

How will you balance 15 to 20 hours a week of work with your classes?

What they are checking: Time management and reliability for a year-round, part-time internship.

Tell me about a time you helped someone who was frustrated or confused.

What they are checking: Customer service skill with employees, which the posting lists as a requirement.

What do you hope to learn by the end of this internship?

What they are checking: Whether they have clear goals and will make good use of a year-long program.

What would you do

If you were asked to analyze employee engagement survey results, what would you look for?

What they are checking: Basic analytical thinking about trends and differences across groups.

You come across salary or personal information about an employee while doing your work. What do you do?

What they are checking: Understanding of confidentiality, which is essential in any HR role.

How would you help with recruiting for production roles that are hard to fill?

What they are checking: Creativity and practical thinking about hiring in a manufacturing labor market.

How would you write an announcement so that employees on the plant floor actually read it?

What they are checking: Awareness that plant employees may not sit at a desk and need clear, short messages.

About the work

How comfortable are you with Excel? Walk me through something you built or analyzed in it.

What they are checking: Whether they can analyze workforce data and reports as the posting describes.

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The full job description

As published by Charter Manufacturing.

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936. Our will to grow is our success. It is the result of Charter’s respected team of employees, each person’s dedication to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. Our businesses include Charter Steel, Charter Casting, Charter Wire, and Niles Iron & Metal. About the HR Service Center Internship: Gain hands-on HR experience across employee support, benefits, onboarding, HR systems, reporting, and process improvement while building strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Program structure: • Schedule: Part-time (15-20 hours/week) during the academic year and full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer. • Location: Mequon, WI • Start Date: January 2027 • Duration: Year-round internship What we're looking for: • Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Human Resources Management or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level. • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. • Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent customer service skills to assist employees with questions. • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. • Planning and organizational skills. • Time management skills. • Attention to detail. • Ability to succeed in a team environment. • Ability to handle multiple tasks. Preferred experience: • HRIS experience. • Customer service experience. • Familiarity and/or experience with HR practices and HR law. What you'll focus on: • Provide employee customer service. • Perform human resources project work, including assistance with recruitment, benefits administration, research, creating reports, and event planning assistance. • Assist in conducting new hire orientation. • Ensure timely and accurate HRIS data updates. • Maintain employee file accuracy. • Maintain confidentiality. • Document and improve processes. What Sets Our Internship Program Apart: Work on meaningful projects while receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help launch your career. Our paid internship program also includes signature experiences like Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase. #LI-AF1 #LI-Hybrid #CharterManufacturing Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.

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