Human Resources College Co-op

Job Posting Title

Human Resources College Co-op

Job Description Summary

Dauch is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Co-Op to join our team at the Detroit Business Office. The HR Co-op will support the HR team in delivering strategic and operational human resources services within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role provides hands-on experience in talent acquisition employee relations HR analytics training and development onboarding engagement initiatives and compliance activities. The co-op will gain exposure to various aspects of Human Resources while supporting business objectives and employee experience initiatives at Dauch.

The ideal Human Resources Co-Op is a highly motivated and detail-oriented student who is passionate about developing a career in Human Resources within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual demonstrates strong business acumen excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with both hourly and salaried employees. They are eager to learn take initiative and contribute to creating an engaged inclusive and high-performing workplace.

Job Description:

• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy within HR systems.
• Assist with personnel transactions organizational changes and reporting.
• Prepare HR reports metrics and workforce analytics.
• Support policy administration and compliance documentation.
• Support employee engagement activities recognition programs and culture initiatives.
• Assist with employee communications and HR presentations.
• Help coordinate employee events wellness programs and community involvement activities.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.
• Support compliance efforts related to employment laws company policies and internal audits.
• Assist with HR process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in special projects involving workforce planning retention and employee development.
• Support inclusion & culture initiatives as applicable.
• Assist with recruiting activities including job postings candidate screening interview scheduling and applicant tracking.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding activities and orientation programs.
• Support pre-employment processes including background checks and new hire documentation.
• Participate in recruiting events career fairs and community outreach initiatives.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Leadership Psychology or related field.
• Minimum sophomore class standing.
• Available to work a minimum of 25 hours per week year-round.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Previous internship co-op customer service leadership or campus involvement experience.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit MI with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that Associates are treated equally during employment without regard to their age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations please e-mail Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.