Job: Human Resources Internship

Jobing Description

Job Description

Dawn Food Products, Inc. is the world's largest privately owned, global bakery supplier with annual sales of over $1 billion, and over 4,000 people working in more than 40 countries. We have operations in the U.S., United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada and Holland. Dawn's proven recipe for success is built on our Circle of Excellence that includes: outstanding, hard working People who develop and produce consistently high-quality Products that exceed the expectations of our Customers around the world. Our culture drives global growth by embracing diversity while encouraging constant learning and continuous professional development. Dawn People enjoy great benefits including a generous 401 (k) plan along with profit sharing, education reimbursement and competitive medical benefits.

Dawn Foods, Inc. is currently seeking a Human Resources Intern for February through August 2012. This very exciting internship will give you experience partnering with our business leaders at Dawn. You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on Dawn s 4,000 employees. Your time with us will be spent helping to develop and execute companywide employment practices, policies and programs and updating the employee handbook. You will gain valuable work experience preparing you for a career in HR. We would like to have you be a part of our TEAM DAWN this summer!!

Position Details:

Support the Human Resources department by completing assigned projects

Assist in the development of a qualifications catalog for the talent management function of Dawn Foods.

Questions and Questionnaires development for candidates when they go through the application process

resource needs, issues, and practices of locations

Develop and present training programs pertaining to recruiting practices

Train local HR leads on new recruiting system and deployment

Develop SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for functions related to recruitment practices

Coordinate the relationships and partner with multiple human resources functions to provide optimal service delivery

Conduct organizational audits/needs assessments and recommend intervention strategies

Provide leadership in the development of human resources policies and programs, specifically related to recruitment and employee relations

Consult with field operations on policies and employment legal compliance issues including performance management, disciplinary processes, legal inquiries and general employment law.

Partner with the legal department to review impact. .

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Solid oral and written communication skills

Display strong quantitative and analytic skills required

Experience with MS Outlook, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet and website navigation

Ability to learn HR structure, operations, policies and procedures

Ability to motivate people and achieve goals

Ability to maintain positive, effective working relationships, facilitate adult learning, promote teamwork and provide exemplary customer service

Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high volume environment

Requirements:

Bachelor s degree and currently pursuing a Master s in Labor and Industrial Leadership (MLIR) or equivalent discipline