Human Resources Intern - Full-time / Part-time

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.

Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation.

We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers.

We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.

Are you looking to join a fast-paced, collaborative team in a global manufacturing organization? You will have an opportunity to work with an experienced group of professionals that will not only provide you with challenging work but will mentor and encourage you to learn and grow.

If you are a student looking for a challenging work experience, consider this paid internship opportunity!  You will not only have the chance to gain experience in your chosen career field, but also gain an invaluable overview of our career opportunities and diversified product lines.  Plus, you will have an opportunity to learn the business fundamentals and contribute a fresh, new perspective to us.

In addition to practical work experience, our internship programs include various activities all intended to enhance your personal and professional development.  We are interested in candidates who are highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills, recognized leadership experience and outstanding academic records. Generally, undergraduate students selected for the program have completed their sophomore year.  Summer internships are typically 11 weeks in length but can vary.

Position: Human Resources Intern

Location: One of the following plants: Adams, MA/ Canaan, CT/ Colony, WY/ Lucerne Valley, CA

Pay: $25/hr - $30/hr

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist HR and HR Shared Services with day-to-day responsibilities that help support the various businesses
• Assist with recruiting activities
• Assist with Talent Management and Performance Management activities
• Lead HR and HR Shared Services projects

OE/Lean

• Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.

Education:         Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s Degree program preferably in Human Resource Administration or Management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Must be able to read, write, listen, speak, and understand English
• Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Have the ability to work independently, be dependable, and maintain confidential information, integrity and composure at all times
• Communicate effectively with all individuals internal and external to the organization
• Be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments
• Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented
• Must be able to multitask, compose correspondence and other documentation in a professional manner, express ideas constructively, use judgment in decision making and use creativity, persistence, persuasion and negotiation when necessary to accomplish necessary duties
• Must actively listen to others, coach/instruct others, manage time effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines
• Ability to identify/judge the urgency of a situation
• Display a cooperative attitude, read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies/procedures, and attend/use all required training

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically required to regularly conduct work in a controlled office environment, moving around the office as needed, sitting at a desk, using office equipment, including but not limited to a personal computer, fax machine, copier and telephone.

Constant contact with individuals internal and external to the organization occurs via various methods of communication, typically including face-to-face discussions, electronic mail, phone calls, written letters and/or faxes.

Work Hours:  Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Eastern

Safety Training:  A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is required to be provided New Employee Training by a qualified individual or through the online training system.  Additionally, an employee must be provided further training if a job duty/task has changes that will affect the health and safety aspects of that employee’s position.  Additional refresher safety training will be required as management deems appropriate or as dictated by government regulations.