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Location
Cedar Springs, MI
Salary
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Post Date
May 21st, 2026
Fetched
May 26th, 2026

Internship Description

Company Description

J-Star Motion Corporation is an OEM manufacturer specializing in linear actuators and lifting columns, located in the Greater Grand Rapids area. As part of Jiecang Linear Motion Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2000 in Xinchang, China, we adhere to high quality standards that have earned global recognition, especially in medical and home care equipment. To better serve our growing U.S. customer base, J-Star Motion expanded with a local facility in Cedar Springs, MI in 2018. This step reflects our commitment to delivering innovative and reliable solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.


Role Description

The Human Resources Intern will play a key role in supporting our HR team in daily operations. Responsibilities include assisting in implementing HR policies, supporting employee onboarding, maintaining personnel records, coordinating employee benefits programs, and engaging in other general HR tasks. This is an on-site internship role based in Cedar Springs, MI, offering an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in HR functions within a manufacturing environment.


Human Resources Internship - Paid


Cedar Springs, MI


Days: Monday – Thursday (4 days/week)
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm

How to Appy:
Submit a cover letter and esume.
Attention: Beth Spaman,Directr of HR
Email address: bspaman@jstarmtion.com


Positio Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to join our HR team. This internship provides hands-on experience across a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to launch a career in Human Resources while contributing to a fast-paced,growing oganization.

Essential Resonsibilities:
1. Assist with daily HR operations and adminitrative tasks
2. Support recruitment efforts, including posting job openings, screening resumes, and scheduing interviews
3. Coordinate onboarding activities, including preparing new hire paperwork and orietation sessions
4. Maintain employee records and HR databases with a high level of accuracy an confidentiality
5. Assist with payroll, benefits administration, and empoyee data updates
6. Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, proceures, and benefits
7. Support HR projects such as employee engagement initiatives, training programs and policy updates
8. Conduct research on HR best practices and assist in iproving HR processes
9. Help plan company events and support a posiive workplace culture
10. Perform HR file audits to ensure compiance and completeness
11. Compile reports nd track key HR metrics
12. Provide general support to the HR team and complete special projects as assigned

Education & Experience:
1. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Adminitration, or a related field
2. Strong interest in Human Resources ad organizational development
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, epecially Excel and PowerPoint
4. Familiarity with R systems (HRIS/ATS) is a plus
5.Excellent organizational skill and strong attention to detail
6. Ability to handle confidentialinformation with
professionalism
7. Strong commnication and interpersonal skills
8. Self-motivated with the ability to manae multiple tasks and meet deadlines

What You’ll Gain:
1. Hands-on experience in recruitmnt, onboarding, and employee relations
2. Exposure to HR compliance, benefis administration, and training programs
3. Participation n meaningful HR projects and initiatives
4. Development of key professional skills such as comunication, teamwork, and problem-solving