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 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 assist in compensation activities. Work involves compiling and analyzing human resources data, preparing reports, developing job descriptions, assisting with the processing of personnel actions, and assisting with special projects related to compensation topics. The incumbent will proactively work with the Compensation team, OE staff, Intern Cohort, and agency employees.

 This position will start on May 15th and will end in August 8th 2025.

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

• Compiles and analyzes data for human resources dashboards and reports. Assists with compiling agency human resources data for reporting related to OE key performance indicators, turnover, retirement eligibility, workforce demographics, etc.

• Prepares regular and ad hoc OE reports.

• Researches compensation data related to agency activities, compiles results into user friendly reports and summaries, and assists with the preparation of presentations based on findings.

• Assists with special projects related to compensation initiatives, HRIS system implementations, and technology improvements.

• Assists with the review, tracking, and processing of employee personnel action forms. 

• Assists with documenting compensation processes and procedures.

• Researches and analyzes competitive compensation practices.

General Functions

• Performs various administrative support and/or technical functions in support of agency operations.

• May assist in researching, compiling, and analyzing data; entering data into spreadsheets, databases, and other automated applications; and preparing complex queries and reports.

• May provide general office administrative support, including, but not limited to: preparing, copying, and faxing correspondence and other documents; greeting and routing visitors and telephone callers; and sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail.

• Assists in completing special projects and performs other work as assigned.

Performs other duties 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, including coursework related to the specific program area of the internship assignment.

• Experience using Microsoft Office software.

• Coursework in human resource management, finance or business.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
•General office and business practices and procedures.
•Customer service best practices

Skill 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 with diverse groups of employees and ensure employee engagement.

• 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, other organizations, and other external contacts.

• 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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