The HR Intern will be responsible for partnering with the Cretex Companies HR team to execute key initiatives including, deployment of talent management strategies, development of standard work, assistance with training plans and strategies, implementation of employee engagement and recognition activities, data analysis, and HR automation. This Human Resources Intern position will be located in Elk River, MN. This internship will also be an on-site position, working 40 hours.
Responsibilities
Human Resources Intern Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with the deployment of talent management strategies
Create flow charts and standard work for HR processes
Perform analysis on position descriptions, classifications, and compensation
Research and present on industry trends and best practices for HR disciplines
Assist in coordinating and facilitating comprehensive and sustainable strategies
Propose opportunities for continued improvement
Analyze and interpret data in order to support the objectives of the HR department
Develop reports, dashboards, and predictive models
Present data to the HR team and Area Managers.
Assist in the preparation for increased HR automation
Act as key contact within Corporate HR for the intern program
Ensure program components are being carried out within operating companies
Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
Qualifications
Human Resources Intern Qualifications
Pursuing a degree in the Human Resources field
Desire to work with the sense of ownership and urgency to see all projects through to completion
Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Desirable Criteria & Qualifications
Previous HR internship experience
Certificates
Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations
What to Expect from an Internship with Cretex Companies?
Each summer, we are excited to offer interns countless opportunities to network, learn more about the Cretex family of businesses, and have fun! Here are some things you'll get to experience as an intern with Cretex Companies and its businesses:
Work with the latest technologies
Challenge yourself and grow your skills
Find opportunities to move across our family of businesses
Cretex offers internships in many different areas, including Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Accounting, Business, and Production Operations. We encourage you to explore the many internship opportunities Cretex Medical could offer you.
Internships are available in a variety of locations within the Minneapolis/St. Paul (Minnesota) metro area, including Elk River, Brooklyn Park, Bloomington, Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Dassel.
Here are some of the things that interns have said about working at Cretex:
"I enjoyed how integrated the interns were in the workflow. We were working on projects that made an impact for the company. I had opportunities to work with employees from all areas of the company as well as other interns."
"During my internship, I gained firsthand experience in project management, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices. I was able to grow my skills in design by focusing on creating more ergonomic processes for manufacturing. I enjoyed the learning experience and the relationships I developed."
Cretex Intern Benefits:
Cretex offers a wide range of benefits for interns including:
Eligible for Housing Stipend for Relocation
Eligible for Health and Wellness Benefits
Career Development Activities
Opportunities to Interact with Leadership
Company Events
Facility Tours
Summer Intern Event
Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
