Human Resources Intern

Job Description

About the Role
This position offers the opportunity to perform a full range of departmental duties under general supervision, working on real projects that align with your interests and career aspirations. You will be a valued and contributing member of a team, with your work taken seriously, culminating in a final project that contributes to both the City of McKinney and your academic and professional development. This role is a chance to make a meaningful difference and contribute to the development of one of the nation’s fastest-growing communities.

What You’ll Do
• Develop hands-on experience in day-to-day HR operations and front-desk customer service support
• Participate in wellness programs and events
• Assist with benefits orientation sessions
• Provide feedback and recommendations to internal Hiring Guide and other HR-materials/handouts
• Assist with researching local, state, and national programs and policies to ensure the department is at or above standard
• Comply with all written City policies and procedures
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed
• Work on real projects that align with your interests and career aspirations
• Implement and present a final project that contributes to both the City of McKinney and your academic and professional development

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at an accredited college
• Embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.)
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided
• Produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness
• Plan and organize work, time, and resources
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Handle confidential and sensitive information
• Are resourceful and have a natural drive to find answers
• Demonstrate a sense of responsibility, self-motivation, flexibility, and independence
• Work with little supervision
• Operate various types of office equipment and computer programs, such as word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database programs
• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected
• Contribute to a positive work culture
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Assess your work performance or the work performance of the team
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization
• Work as part of a team, demonstrate team skills, and perform a fair share of team responsibilities
• Continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities

Role Highlights & Compensation
• Recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY
• Supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture
• Internship program is flexible to accommodate varying college internship requirements