Human Resources Intern

Located in Winsted CT, we anticipate this position to be 20-30 hours per week. This is an ideal position for students, interns or anyone interested in gaining Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit . Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Howmet Engine Systems - Winsted Machining is currently seeking an HR Assistant to join our Human Resource team in a temporary part time capacity. This position is responsible for a variety of human resources activities including HR administration, HR data maintenance and analysis, recruiting and staffing, and training/onboarding. We are located at 145 Price Road in Winsted CT.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supports administration needs for the HR department.
• Support recruitment and retention activities for hourly and salaried employees. Create job postings, schedule interviews, create job offers, initiate and monitor background checks, schedule pre-placement physicals and drug screens, maintain recruitment and employment files, onboard new hires, support ongoing training and development activities.
• Provide HRIS and HR system support including new hire conversion, Paid time off administration, Short Term Disability and Family Medical Leave administration, HRIS interface administration.
• Support teambuilding activities and employee communications, for onsite events, service / diamond award distribution, TV system messaging.
• Supports several areas of HR compliance, including monthly HR reporting, Affirmative Action Plan reporting, Performance Management communications, HRIS/employment processing, unemployment claim administration, file maintenance and storage,
• Coordinate with payroll for referral and signing bonus administration, scheduled salary increases and various other HR related payments.
• Responsible for supporting HR projects, such as: handbook and policy updates, development of a learning matrix, updating job descriptions, apprenticeship program related activities, general benefit administration, annual wellness activities, Howmet Foundation activities.
• Responsible for preparing various ad hoc reports and metrics.
• Support the implementation of strategic HR programs and communications.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and practices, as well as compliance to federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Ensure all activities are strategic and in compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity policies and practices.
• Ensure positive organizational development by leveraging best practices and change management techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum 1 year of experience in human resources
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience recruiting for a manufacturing or production work force
• 1+ years of experience with HR information systems and/or Oracle.