Human Resources Intern-Houston

TxDOT's Human Resources Office in Houston is looking for a year-round Intern Support Technician to join our team in supporting the largest district in the state. This position will allow you to develop and continue building a diverse skill set in Human Resources that is unmatched. You will have hands-on opportunities for involvement in all areas of Human Resources. If you're passionate about working with people and being involved in a wide range of tasks and project assignments, this is the job for you! Join TxDOT and build a career as BIG as TEXAS!

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans

• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

• On-the-Job Training

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs entry-level administrative support work. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative and office support work for the department. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Responsible for providing support to HR operations in the East Branch. Will work with other interns and local HR Generalists to complete assigned tasks and projects, provide customer service, and perform other duties as assigned. 

Essential Duties:

• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.

• Primarily supports the HR Generalists.

• Maintains files, records, and logs, paper and electronic.

• Enters data into various Human Resources systems.

• Assists with recruiting, pre-employment/due diligence tasks and onboarding/offboarding.

• Conducts data audits/updates- Education, Driver's License, Safety Impact, Professional Engineer, Emergency Contact and other systems information, as assigned.

• Assists in event preparation, including but not limited to: New Employee Orientation, Recruiting, Wellness and other district events as needed.

• Gains exposure to Human Resources-related issues. (overserving conversations & presentations; assisting with other tasks as needed.)

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.

Other Conditions:

• Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.

• Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

• Sitting - prolonged periods of time

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants