Rotational Human Resources Intern

Insperity • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

Insperity is seeking a Human Resource Intern to rotate through projects and assignments with several Human Resource teams, including Employee Relations, Compliance, Recruiting and Selection, Compensation, Performance Management, and Payroll Administration. Projects are relevant to Insperity’s current business needs and opportunities. The intern contributes to projects and department objectives as specified by the rotation manager while learning practical applications of HR work and collaborating across functions.

The role provides exposure to employee relations and liability management, HR programs and practices, the relationship between HR and Payroll, employee benefits administration, payroll processing, and compensation program development. The intern also attends events connecting interns and associates across functional areas and provides ongoing feedback on improvements to the program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Actively pursuing or have obtained a bachelor’s degree.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Basic presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated ability to learn other application programs as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• GPA of 3.25 or higher.
• Experience using customer relationship management software.

Responsibilities

• Complete work assignments by applying current subject-area knowledge, following procedures and policies, meeting deadlines, and using data and resources to support projects or initiatives.
• Collaborate with others, often cross-functionally, to solve business problems and support priorities, deadlines, and expectations.
• Communicate progress and information, identify and recommend improvements where possible, and escalate issues or risks as appropriate.
• Pursue self-development and effective working relationships by sharing knowledge and resources, seeking and responding to feedback, assessing others’ needs, and adapting to change and difficulties.
• Contribute to projects and department objectives as specified by the rotation manager.
• Observe and learn employee relations practices, including performance measurement review, referrals to internal EEO Compliance Specialists, employee counseling, policy development and administration, and termination processes, with internal legal input as needed.
• Observe and learn how HR programs such as handbooks, job descriptions, performance appraisal systems, and employee counseling statements can improve productivity and reduce liability.
• Learn the interrelationship of HR and Payroll, including leave-of-absence matters, payroll issues related to onboarding and termination, and report generation.
• Learn employee benefits management, including open enrollment, benefits enrollment and termination, troubleshooting benefits issues, and benefits-related customer service.
• Learn payroll processing, including reviewing client-supplied data for accuracy and completeness, entering and balancing payroll data, ensuring regulatory compliance, processing payroll, reviewing payroll reports, and distributing reports to clients.
• Learn how compensation programs are developed and implemented, including analyzing current pay practices and recommending improvements to client programs.
• Attend events designed to connect interns and associates across Insperity functional areas.
• Provide ongoing feedback on improvements and upgrades to the internship program.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health and wellness support.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Continuous learning programs, mentorship opportunities, and ongoing training.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern