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.
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Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.
Skills Required
- Enrollment in a four-year Human Resources Management or related degree program, with at least sophomore standing
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work successfully in a team environment
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- HRIS experience
- Customer service experience
- Familiarity with or experience in HR practices and HR law
Charter Manufacturing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Charter Manufacturing and has not been reviewed or approved by Charter Manufacturing.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical premiums are often described as affordable, with wellness incentives lowering costs and new voluntary options (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident) expanding coverage. Dental and vision enhancements further support value without raising contributions.
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Retirement Support — A dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an additional retirement contribution for most employees indicate strong long‑term savings support. These retirement elements are consistently positioned as core strengths of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly gainsharing and bonuses regularly augment base pay. Profit sharing and shift premiums further boost total compensation.
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What We Do
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 Dura-Bar, Charter Wire and Charter Aarrowcast. Connect with us and learn about the stories and successes our family of employees share. Visit http://www.chartermfg.com/work/jobs/ to learn more about opportunities for employment and where you might fit in
