Human Resources Intern
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Job Description
About the Company
First Student is a leading transportation company with a vast family of over 60,000 employees. They pride themselves on safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers daily. Their family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. The company emphasizes safety and innovation, creating and implementing advanced training and technology within the transportation industry. First Student is committed to professional advancement, promoting from within, and offers a Manager-In-Development program. They provide extensive training in areas like safety, injury prevention, technology, and job efficiency. Diversity & Inclusion are core values, aiming for a culture where everyone feels included. The company also highlights its community service and impact, with employees positively impacting the communities they serve. Benefits include competitive compensation, physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation (which vary based on role, location, and business).
Job Description (Detailed)
Role: Human Resources Intern
Focus Area: This internship is specifically within the Human Resources function, with a dedicated focus on Compensation as a shared service partner. The intern will gain practical, hands-on experience by collaborating closely with the Compensation Manager and Senior Director.
Key Responsibilities:
• Daily Support: Assist with the day-to-day responsibilities of the compensation team to effectively support internal clients.
• Reporting & Coordination: Help with the coordination of organizational charts and various general reports, including wage, bonus, and performance management data.
• Email Management: Support the management of the compensation department’s email inbox and handle incoming requests.
• Wage Analysis: Conduct fundamental wage analysis specifically for Drivers and Technicians/Mechanics.
• Project Assistance: Provide support to members of the Compensation department on various special projects.
• Other Duties: Undertake other tasks as assigned by the team.
Qualifications:
• Education: Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Field of Study: Pursuing a degree in Business, Human Resources, Analytics, or Economics.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel is required.
• Work Ethic: Possess the ability to work independently.
