Human Resources Associate Internship

SUMMARY

Mitsubishi Power Americas is hiring a Human Resources Associate as a Summer 2025 intern. This internship is focused on providing administrative and front-line customer relation support for our employees and HR team across the Americas. The Human Resources Associate will support the day-to-day Human Resource functions including payroll, benefits, HR compliance, onboarding and employee programs.

This role is required to handle all matters with the highest degree of confidentiality and discretion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide human resources day-to-day administrative support;
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and company events;
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of information in databases, HRIS and personnel and other files;
• Provide strong customer relation support to all MPW-A team members;
• Support recruiting efforts and process
• Prepare reports and presentations as needed;
• Support human resources staff with day-to-day planning needs;
• Report any adverse communication to Human Resources Senior Manager/Management;
• Process new hire, status change, and termination paperwork;
• Help manage employee benefits administration and inquiries.
• Handle administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and organizing HR documents.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive employee information.
• Perform other such duties as required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Be an advocate of all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Upper Management.
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  • Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
  • Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels.
  • Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties.
  • Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • • Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related disciplines. SHRM Certification and/or experience in HR or administrative role preferred.
    • Language Skills: English, Secondary language of Spanish, Portuguese, or Japanese a plus.
    • Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
    • Reasoning Ability:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
    • Computer Skills: basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Experience with Payroll Software (Paylocity), Time Management System (UKG), and HRIS Software (SAP SuccessFactors) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Hearing protection may be recommended and/or required in some areas.