HR Assistant Intern

Who We Are

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day;

they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time ng part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Challenge is #Quality Driven and #People Powered!

Challenge Mfg. Company’s Internship Program allows students to obtain real world work experience through technical and software exposure. This exposure is granted through individual projects, hands‑on tasks on the plant floor, and much more. Challenge Mfg. Company prides itself on giving students a head start on experience in the Automotive Industry to enhance their future.

We are currently looking for a HR Intern to join our team!

Onboarding and New Hire support — Process Review and Refresh

• Enter new hires into ADP
• Prepare orientation materials, identify gaps, redundancies, or delays
• Track onboarding completion, recommend improvements focused on efficiency and compliance

Employee Data & HR Administration — reduces backlog and improves data accuracy

• Maintain digital employee files
• Assist with routine data changes
• Support leave tracking
• Assist in timecard review and exception reporting

Engagement and Culture Activities — supports retention and site morale

• Assist with the planning and coordination of activities
• Assist with recognition programs (birthdays, anniversaries)

This will be a 1st Shift 8am - 5pm M-F position located at our Plant in Walker, MI.

• Must be pursuing a four‑year Bachelor’s degree related to Human Resources from an accredited college or university
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be considered for the Internship program
• Must have superior verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task in a global manufacturing environment
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company‑paid Short‑Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long‑Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.

Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.