Rotational Human Resources Intern

Insperity•Kingwood, TX

About The Position

Insperity is seeking Human Resource Interns to rotate through projects and assignments with various Human Resources 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. Interns learn by completing work assignments, contribute to projects and department objectives as specified by their rotation manager, attend events connecting interns and associates across functional areas, and provide ongoing feedback on improvements to the program. The role provides exposure to employee relations and liability management; HR programs and practices intended to improve productivity and communications; the connections between HR and Payroll; employee benefits management; payroll processing and compliance; and compensation program development. Insperity describes itself as a provider of HR and business solutions, with more than 90 U.S. locations.

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.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs.
Experience using customer relationship management software.
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.

Responsibilities

Complete work assignments using current subject-area knowledge, following procedures and policies, applying data and resources, and meeting deadlines.
Collaborate with others, including cross-functional teams, to solve business problems and support project priorities, deadlines, and expectations.
Communicate progress and relevant information, identify and recommend improvements when possible, and escalate issues or risks as appropriate.
Pursue self-development and effective working relationships by sharing information, 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 about employee relations and liability management, including performance measurement review, referrals to internal EEO Compliance Specialists, employee counseling, policy development and administration, and termination processes, securing internal legal input as required.
Observe and learn about HR programs and practices that improve productivity and reduce liability, including handbooks, job descriptions, performance appraisal systems, and employee counseling statements.
Observe and learn about the interrelationship of HR and Payroll, including leaves of absence and payroll issues related to onboarding and termination, as well as report generation.
Observe and learn about employee benefits management, including open enrollment, benefits enrollment and termination, troubleshooting benefits issues, and customer service.
Observe and learn about payroll processing, including checking client-provided data for accuracy and completeness, entering and balancing payroll data, complying with federal, state, and local regulations, processing payroll, analyzing reports, and distributing reports to clients.
Observe and learn about developing and implementing compensation programs, 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.