Human Resources Intern
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Job Description
About the Company
First Student is a leading transportation provider, proudly transporting over 5 million students and passengers daily across North America. With a family of 60,000+ employees, First Student’s brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. The company prides itself on being at the forefront of safety and innovation, developing and implementing advanced training and technology within the transportation industry.
First Student emphasizes a supportive and growth-oriented environment, offering competitive compensation and benefits that may vary by role and location, including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) plans, and paid holiday/vacation time.
The company is committed to professional advancement, fostering an environment where employees can “Start here. Go far.” through internal promotions and a 3 to 5-month Manager-In-Development program designed to prepare future leaders. They also provide extensive training in areas such as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.
Diversity & Inclusion are core to First Student’s culture, aiming to create an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone. Employees also have the opportunity for community service and impact, as the company places its customers and community at the heart of its operations.
About the Job: Human Resources Intern
As a Human Resources Intern at First Student, you will gain an in-depth introduction to the Human Resources function, specifically focusing on the discipline of Compensation as a shared service partner. This role offers hands-on experience by working closely with the Compensation Manager and Sr. Director on various projects, reporting, and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assists with the day-to-day responsibilities of the compensation team to effectively support internal clients.
• Aids in the coordination of organizational charts and general reporting, including data related to wage, bonus, and performance management.
• Supports the management of the compensation department’s email inbox and responds to incoming requests.
• Conducts basic wage analysis, specifically for Drivers and Technicians/Mechanics roles.
• Assists members of the Compensation department with various special projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
• Possesses the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
