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Human Resources Intern

Job Description

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Year-Round HR Intern at our manufacturing facility located in Elkhart, IN.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Human Resources Intern is responsible for assisting the Dexter HR Team with projects and routine HR Administration including assisting with recruitment, employer branding, communications, training, and maintaining HR data.

This internship will be located at Dexter’s Corporate Headquarters in Elkhart, Indiana.  As a Year-Round intern, there is an opportunity for potential hybrid work, with at least 3 days onsite. 

As a Human Resources Intern, you will be working on robust, hands-on projects.  Potential projects may include, but not limited to:

• Supporting employee growth and development programs
• Supporting employee engagement efforts
• Supporting annual compensation processes
  
• Aiding in pre-employment processes and facilitates the onboarding of new hires
  
• Contributing to onboarding and training programs
  
• Assisting with HR Data entry in ADP (HRIS platform) and PRISM (performance management system)
  
• Performance management
  
• Writing and revising job descriptions and job ads
  
• Supporting recruiting activities
• Creating social media content to help enhance employer branding

Minimum Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must possess the following:

• Strong computer skills 
  
• Administrative experience with great attention to detail
  
• Excellent sense of ethics and accountability
  
• Enthusiasm and a passion for people and employee engagement
  
• Clear, professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Ability to deliver small group presentations
  
• Ability to maintain professionalism and possess strict confidentiality of company, employee and applicant information.
  
• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to adapt to frequent priorities and changes within the team and the business
  

EDUCATION

You must be actively enrolled an accredited university working towards a bachelors or masters degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications or related area of study.

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. We do not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.