Intern-HR Corporate

Job Summary

HR Professional - Internship 

Company Information

TRDI is a federal government contractor serving a wide range of customers from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, General Services Administration (GSA), and various major corporations offering a deep portfolio of services.   TRDI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to create and enhance life opportunities for people with barriers and disabilities, including disabled veterans. TRDI is a corporation with a mission!  

Our portfolio of services is broad and deep, backed by committed and reliable employees trained to excel in a broad range of careers spanning dozens of industries. TRDI employees are the quality of workers every employer seeks – individuals of character and integrity, with an emphasis on discipline, and a strong desire to succeed.

Job Summary

The HR Professional Intern will assist and support the HR team in various aspects of recruiting, retention, employee relations, employee benefits, policy development, and compliance with applicable state, local, and government regulations.   Our ideal candidate will be also assist and support employee training and development programs company wide.  This position is an on-site (non-remote) position in San Antonio, TX.

Duties

The HR Professional Intern will support and assist the HR team by applying advanced knowledge to successfully:

1. Evaluate and resolve HR related issues
2. Suggest and implement changes that will provide the greatest return to the organization
3. Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies to achieve required staffing levels. 
4. Develop, evaluate, and conduct training programs for hiring managers
5. Prepare, present, and monitor HR statistics and metrics; implement solutions for improvement.
6. Prepare and submit timely reporting data to regulatory agencies
7. Compile wages and benefits data and participate in negotiations of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) with labor unions. 
8. Participate and contribute to successful annual open enrollment.
9. Contribute to the overall compliance with the Service Contract Act and prevailing wage requirements from the Department of Labor.

Skills/Abilities Required

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Ability to deliver meaningful presentations

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel to contract sites in 9 states.

Qualifications

Education

Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in an accredited university with a major concentrated  in Human Resources or related field.

Pursuing an aPHR/PHR certification, preferred

Experience

• Proficient in MS Excel
• Knowledge of HR and Workforce Management Software (i.e. UKG), preferred
• Federal Contracting/Service Contract Act (SCA) Experience preferred