Intern, Human Resources

Orion Innovation•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intern, Human Resources supports field HR functions across all regions. Under close supervision, the intern performs entry-level human resources tasks and special projects while maintaining effective working relationships with employees and others contacted in the course of work. The role supports Orion’s guiding beliefs and core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity. The intern assists with HR initiatives and programs, employee support, pre-employment screenings, background and MVR checks, E-Verify, new employee orientations, benefit communications, personnel files, onboarding, and Form I-9 documentation. The position requires maintaining the confidentiality of company and employee information and following applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures. The position is based on-site in Houston, Texas. The incumbent must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, use required personal protective equipment in designated areas, occasionally lift and carry objects up to 10 pounds, and respond appropriately to emergencies, including evacuating the work area when necessary.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, enrolled in a skills performance plan, or have equivalent work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the job duties successfully.
Computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to word process at least 60 words per minute.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate effectively to employees at all levels of the organization.
Well organized and self-starting, with ability to work with minimal supervision.
Flexible and able to adjust to sudden changes in work priorities and reprioritize work accordingly.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, which may include a hard hat, safety glasses, respirator, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry objects up to 10 pounds.
Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate.
Ability to remain calm during emergencies, respond appropriately as directed, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner when required.
Maintain confidentiality of confidential, proprietary, and trade secret company information.
Demonstrate communication, collaboration, business awareness, change readiness, work management, problem-solving, and safety orientation competencies.
Set high standards and well-defined goals and show effort and commitment to completing assignments with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Assist the HR department with HR initiatives and programs.
Work with different departments to provide HR support in a variety of areas.
Coordinate pre-employment alcohol and drug screens for potential candidates, including pre-employment physical exams when required.
Administer and ensure completion of background checks, MVR checks, and E-Verify for new hires; confidentially file alcohol and drug test correspondence in secure medical files.
Coordinate scheduling of new employee orientations with HR and HS&E under the guidance of the HR Coordinator.
Assist the Human Resources Manager with distributing benefit program announcements and changes to employees.
Create and maintain personnel files for active and inactive employees, ensuring required paperwork is filed in the appropriate folders.
Conduct onboarding orientations as required, providing new employees with an overview of the company, benefit package, and applicable HR and company policies and procedures.
Process and file Form I-9 documents verifying employment eligibility, keeping them separately for compliance.
Maintain confidentiality of company and employee information.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others; stop work when unsafe conditions or situations are anticipated or observed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures, and promptly report violations.
Perform other related administrative and technical duties as assigned or requested by immediate supervision, such as certification training, safety training, or procedure review.
Work toward maintaining a safe workplace and use required PPE in areas where it is required.
Identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management.
Remain calm and respond appropriately during emergencies, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner when necessary.