Intern - Human Resources - Lexington, KY

  Job ID:  501488

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky’s most extensive networks of state-of-the-art asphalt paving and production supply facilities. Hinkle is committed to producing and providing our customers quality materials and service. Hinkle is a company whose reputation for quality work dates to 1942 with a strong reputation, strong community ties and a commitment to their employees that is unmatched in the industry. Hinkle employs more than 400 employees during the construction months. With multiple locations throughout central, eastern, and southern Kentucky, Hinkle prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH.  CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing 73,000 people at 3,155 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe, and we also have regional positions in Asia. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products, and innovative end-to-end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position Overview:

As an HR Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of managing the day-to-day people operations activities which will include benefits, recruitment and retention activities.  If you are excited to help shape the growth of HR, apply to join our Human Resources Team as an HR Intern. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate new hire onboarding
• Assist with recruitment and retention activities.
• Assist with company events and communication.
• Support the HR Department with maintaining employee personnel files and filing systems - including, but not limited to onboarding, creating new folders, filing employee paperwork, terminations & I-9’s.
• Assist Human Resources to perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products. 
• Mind-set to find creative solutions
• Passion for the employee and candidate experience
• Work in and contribute to a positive team environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Work independently and deliver results while time-managing multiple projects simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Must currently be pursuing a degree in human resources ready to own their impact as a human resources intern. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram from and deal with several abstract variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands 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 reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; sit; stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.