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. Their primary mission is to safely transport more than 5 million students and passengers daily. The company operates under several brands, including Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. First Student prides itself on its employees being at the forefront of safety and innovation, responsible for creating and implementing advanced training and technology within the transportation industry.
The company emphasizes a strong internal culture, highlighted by:
• Professional Advancement: A commitment to promoting from within, offering “tremendous opportunities” across North America, and a 3 to 5-month Manager-In-Development program for future leaders.
• Extensive Training: Providing employees with skills and knowledge in areas such as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Aspiration for an inclusive and diverse working environment where “all people are First,” acknowledging that they are “stronger together.”
• Community Service & Impact: Employees are seen as the “face of First” in their communities, having a “positive impact on others” as customers are at the heart of their operations.
• Benefits: Offering competitive compensation and benefits (which vary by role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.
About the Job: Human Resources Intern (Compensation)
This internship role is within the Human Resources team, specifically focusing on the Compensation discipline as a shared service partner. The intern will gain hands-on compensation experience by collaborating closely with the Compensation Manager and Sr. Director.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting with daily responsibilities of the compensation team to effectively support internal clients.
• Coordinating org charts and supporting general reporting efforts (e.g., wage, bonus, performance management reports).
• Managing the compensation team’s email inbox and addressing incoming requests.
• Conducting basic wage analysis specifically for Drivers and Technicians/Mechanics.
• Supporting members of the Compensation department with various special projects.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the team.
Qualifications:
• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Human Resources, Analytics, or Economics.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Possession of the ability to work independently.
