Human Resources Intern (Temporary - Fall)

City of Murphy • Murphy, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Murphy is seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to join our Human Resources Division for a four-month internship focused on several projects that impact employees across the organization. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, this internship offers a unique opportunity to support strategic HR initiatives while gaining practical experience in compensation, job classification, compliance, HR technology, and records management.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Dependable, eager to learn, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• HRIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive audit of personnel files to verify required documentation, ensure compliance with records retention requirements, and identify missing or outdated employment records.
• Create and distribute personalized total compensation statements highlighting the value of employee pay and benefits.
• Review and update job classifications within the City's online recruitment software to ensure position information is accurate and current.
• Support the City's annual compensation study by gathering, analyzing, and organizing market data used to evaluate employee compensation.
• Assist with the City's annual compliance audit for employees required to operate City vehicles by coordinating Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing and conducting motor vehicle record reviews to ensure compliance with federal regulations and City policies.

Benefits

• Mentorship and professional development under the guidance of the HR Manager.
• A supportive, professional, and engaging work environment that values learning & growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern