Compensation Intern (Summer 2026)

Service, Respect, and Connection are core to the individual and collective TRS experience. We know that great service rests on a foundation of relationships that connect us all to an empowering and rewarding career. At TRS, we’re inspired by our community who bring authenticity and commitment to our mission to improve the retirement security of public education employees and retirees throughout Texas.

As a group of achievers, we tap collaboration and innovation to raise the bar in performance, administering and counseling pensions and healthcare benefits to ensure certainty for the future of our members. We invite you to join us, where both personal and career growth are respected and where you can make a difference in our members’ lives every day.

Internship: This position is a paid, full-time, limited term assignment that offers interns the opportunity to gain substantive hands on experience. Interns enjoy the opportunity to get training and mentoring from experienced professionals in one or more areas. Interns may also be eligible to continue working part-time through the fall and spring semesters, depending on department and agency needs.

The Organizational Excellence (OE) Compensation Intern will support key compensation activities with a strong focus on writing, organizing information, and building clear HR communications. This role will help create and refine job descriptions, prepare compensation materials, and assist with administrative tasks that keep processes running smoothly. Additional responsibilities include compiling HR data, preparing reports, supporting personnel action processing, and contributing to special compensation projects. The intern will work closely with the Compensation team, OE staff, the Intern Cohort, and employees across the agency.

 This position will start on May 15th and will end on August 7th 2026.

Salary will be dependent upon education level:

Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) - $19.50/hour

Graduate Student - $21.00/hour

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
 

Compensation/Human Resources
• Assists with creating and updating compensation communication materials, guides, and templates.
• Helps draft and revise job descriptions, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with agency standards.
• Supports the organization and maintenance of compensation documentation, processes, and reference materials.
• Prepares clear summaries and presentation materials to communicate compensation topics and project updates.
• Assists with compiling and analyzing HR data for dashboards and reports, translating findings into accessible insights.
• Supports special projects related to compensation initiatives, HRIS updates, and process improvements.
• Conducts research on competitive compensation practices and contributes to written summaries of key findings.
General Functions
• Provides general administrative and organizational support to the Compensation team and OE staff, helping keep workflows and documentation up to date.
• Assists with preparing, organizing, and formatting materials, including correspondence, presentations, and internal communications.
• Helps maintain files, track tasks, schedule meetings, and coordinate project activities as needed.
• Supports basic data entry and information tracking in spreadsheets, databases, and other internal systems.
• Assists with special projects and performs other related duties as assigned to support team and agency initiatives.

• Performs related work as assigned. 

 WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Required Education
• Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student with a declared major in human resources, business administration, organizational development, communications, training, or a closely related field AND within 12 months of graduation; OR
• Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as a graduate student (Master or Doctoral) in human resources, business administration, organizational development, communications, training, or a closely related field AND within 12 months of graduation.
• Applicant will be required to submit a copy of official college transcript.
Required Experience
• None
Required Registration, Certification, or Licensure
• None
Preferred Qualifications
• Completion of at least 60 semester hours in human resources, business, communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Coursework in HR, business, finance, or organizational communication.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to create clear, well‑organized materials.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing presentations, reports, or communication materials for coursework or previous roles.
• Interest in compensation or HR-related work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• General office and business practices and procedures.
• Customer service best practices.
Skills in:
• Planning, organizing and executing meetings and events.
• Using a personal computer and various software programs to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Effectively communicating to a diverse population.
• Critical thinking to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions.
• Listening actively and demonstrating empathy.
Ability to:
• Work both independently and collaboratively with teams across an organization.
• Plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff and management.
• Be highly flexible and work effectively in a professional team environment.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( https://www.trs.texas.gov/files/trs-military-crosswalk.xlsx ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at  careers@trs.texas.gov  with questions or for additional information.

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