Human Resources Intern

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Job Summary

The Human Resources Intern provides administrative, analytical, and operational support to Human Resources Business Partners and HR leadership while gaining hands-on experience across employee relations, compliance, workforce administration, performance management, compensation, and HR operations.

This role partners with field employees, supervisors, and business leaders to support day-to-day HR activities, including personnel transactions, leave administration, employee data management, compliance initiatives, and workforce reporting.

The internship offers meaningful exposure to HR Business Partner responsibilities within a fast-paced operational environment while developing knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, employee engagement, and strategic human resources processes.

Responsibilities

• Assists with day-to-day employee relations and Human Resources Business Partner activities across field operations.
• Supports personnel transactions, employee data changes, crew changes, and maintenance of HR records.
• Assists with leave of absence administration, accommodation requests, return-to-work processes, and related employee communications.
• Supports compliance activities including I-9 audits, employment documentation reviews, and personnel file maintenance.
• Assists with tracking and administration of employee disciplinary documentation, safety-related actions, and policy compliance initiatives.
• Supports unemployment claim administration and documentation gathering for agency responses.
• Assists with drug testing administration, background screening processes, and onboarding compliance requirements.
• Participates in employee performance management activities, including preparation of performance evaluation materials and reporting.
• Supports compensation and pay-related analyses, including data collection and reporting for compensation reviews.
• Assists with employee recognition programs, service anniversary initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
• Completes HR analytics, workforce reporting, and data analysis projects to support operational and business decisions.
• Develops knowledge of employment law, HR policies, employee relations practices, and compliance standards within the energy industry.
• Collaborates with HR Business Partners, HR Managers, Operations Leadership, and employees to support Human Resources initiatives.
• Creates and presents key takeaways from internship assignments, including business impacts, learning outcomes, and professional development objectives.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Active enrollment and pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer (early June through early August).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Must hold high standard of confidentiality.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Detail oriented with strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Can maintain professionalism when representing the organization.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Willing to physically work in Midland, Texas.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.