Intern - College - HR Employee Relations

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The CPS Energy Internship Program is designed to meet the industry’s rapidly changing workforce needs by providing local San Antonio high school and college students with public utility career experience. Through the internship program students are paired with a mentor to acquire meaningful hands-on experience that expands their understanding of how the industry works and exposes them to essential skills they must acquire or develop to be successful. The internship is not only meant for the intern to learn how to do things, but to also understand the rationale behind the strategies that are being used.

 

Summer 2024 Intern Cohort

Deadline to apply: February 23, 2024

Current college transcript is required for the application 

Pay Grade

Intern

Position Summary

The Employee Relations Intern will work under the guidance of an Employee Relations mentor to support Employee Relations and Compliance business needs. Interns will assist HR Generalist in conducting investigations, review company policies and procedures, and assist in standardizing processes.  

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Review company processes and procedures. 

• Develop standard operation procedures 

• Provide feedback on current processes and recommendations 

• Work in a team environment to support the business units.  

• Recommend process improvements to established workflows.  

• Initiate, implement, and complete project work.  

Minimum Skills

Personal Computer Usage

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.Must be currently enrolled in a related discipline.A minimum GPA of 2.5.Must currently reside within 120 miles of CPS Energy Headquarters.Demonstrated leadership potential.Self-motivated and results oriented.Exceptional communication skills.Effective networking skills.Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Demonstrate an interest in a career applicable to the utility industry.Participate in full-time employment with CPS Energy.Attend all activities sponsored by CPS Energy during employment.Pass a drug test and background screen prior to employment with CPS Energy.Submit application, resume, transcripts.

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies

Communicates EffectivelyLearning QuicklyWorking SafelyServing CustomersDelivering High Quality WorkAdapting to Others

Minimum Education

Must be a college student; currently enrolled in a related discipline

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and presenting. Use of personal computing equipment, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events.

Physical Demands

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.