TALENT DEVELOPMENT INTERNJOB DESCRIPTIONABOUT WINDQUEST GROUPWindquest Group is a Michigan-based, privately held enterprise and private investment management firm with diversified operations in performance technology, sustainability solutions, consumer goods, manufacturing, craft alcohol, and nonprofit solutions. We invest in people who care and aim to make our world a better place. At Windquest Group, we strive to think big, have fun, and hire and develop the best talent! We pride ourselves on being a motivated, work-hard-play-hard, close-knit team. We also believe that in order for our employees to work hard, we need to provide them with a healthy work-life balance and give them a full range of benefits. Our employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous 401k match, unlimited paid time off, Fun at one Summer Fridays, free snacks, office outings, catered monthly office lunches and 13 weeks paid parental leave, just to name a few of our perks.POSITION OVERVIEWInternship timeline: January 2025-September/October 2025 The Talent Development Intern will have an experience that brings the classroom learning into real life. This position supports the business needs of Windquest Group's portfolio of companies in the spaces of talent development, retention, recruiting and engagement. This person will assist our team in launching a brand new leadership program for frontline leaders and partner with us in adapting our current leadership programs. This role will also support additional human resources initiatives such as onboarding and orientation.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the administration, communication, and tracking of employee and leader training.
- Brainstorm and create new content for our current and future leadership programs.
- Collaborate with the Talent Development Specialist in updating and revising trainings with content that is relevant and engaging to the portfolio companies.
- Work alongside our Talent Development Specialist to configure, administer, and maintain UKG Pro Learning (LMS) platform.
- Partner with our Talent Development team to develop and execute custom training programs and content.
- Assist in refining and executing employee retention and engagement strategies.
- Conduct employee engagement and culture programs, including surveys designed at capturing key employee trends and voices.
- Distribute recognition surveys and programs aimed at increasing employee engagement and retention, and company culture.
- Utilize gathered company data and metrics to create actionable and effective programs.
- Perform recruiting process including job description development, resume screening,phone interviews, and in-person interviews.
- Oversee or implement special projects as directed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Junior pursuing a bachelor's in human resources, business, or related area.
- Expertise in MS Office.
- Excellent communication and relationship skills with an aptitude for problem-solving.
- Desire to work as a team with a result-driven approach in a highly dynamic work culture and environment.
- Dynamic personality - we like to have fun at work.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)