Human Resources Internship - Irving, TX (Summer 2027)

PURPOSE Gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and hands-on Human Resources assignments. The Human Resources Intern will support various HR functions, including onboarding, employee engagement, benefits administration, compliance initiatives, and special projects. Work is performed under direct supervision while providing valuable exposure to core HR practices and business operations.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support onboarding activities, including preparing new hire paperwork, coordinating orientation sessions, and ensuring a positive employee experience. Assist with benefits administration processes, employee communication, and benefits orientation activities. Help maintain employee records and HR documentation while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations. Support employee recognition and engagement programs by assisting with planning, communication, and coordination of events and initiatives. Participate in HR projects involving data gathering, reporting, research, and process improvement efforts. Assist with compiling and organizing information for departmental reports, audits, and compliance-related activities. Support training and development initiatives, including scheduling training sessions, tracking participation, and preparing materials. Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and cross-functional projects. Assist with employee relations initiatives and help direct employee inquiries to appropriate HR team members. Support exit interview administration and assist with analyzing feedback and identifying trends. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.    Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. Prefer GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Prefer junior or senior level, but will consider other class levels.    COMPETENCIES Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people at all levels of the organization. Comfortable communicating and interacting with employees, candidates, and business partners. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.   WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary, but position may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.   PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate is eager to learn about Human Resources, enjoys working with people, demonstrates professionalism and initiative, and is interested in gaining practical experience across multiple HR disciplines, including recruitment, employee engagement, compliance, benefits, and HR operations.