Human Resources Intern Year-Round - Paris

Texas Department of Transportation; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Paris, Texas, is seeking a Human Resources Intern year-round to gain hands-on experience across HR functions, including data entry, recruitment support, and new employee orientation. You will work with an onsite HR team and other interns on special projects and statewide initiatives.

Responsibilities include administrative support, handling inquiries, maintaining confidential records, and assisting with inventories and routine documents.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.
• Must be at least 16 years of age and a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.
• Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry-level administrative support work for the department.
• Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.
• Maintains confidential information and records.
• Assists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.
• Assists with general warehousing duties such as stocking and issuing materials and supplies, maintaining records, and maintaining warehouse areas.
• Disseminates information to the public.
• Maintains files, records, and logs.
• Maintains radio contact with field units and others.
• Makes copies and distributes as instructed.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
• Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
• Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.
• Runs errands as required.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Hiring support

Recruitment coordination

New employee orientation

Administrative support

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school student

College/university student

Job description

Job Description - Human Resources Intern Year-Round - Paris (2602367)

Job Description

Human Resources Intern Year-Round - Paris - ( 2602367 )

Position Information

Join our Paris HR team and gain hands‑on experience in Human Resources while making a meaningful impact on the workforce that keeps Texas moving. As an HR Intern, you will work closely with an experienced onsite HR team, receiving guidance and exposure to a wide range of HR functions, while also collaborating with a larger network of HR interns on special projects, professional development opportunities, and statewide initiatives.

This role offers valuable real‑world experience in employee record management, data entry, hiring and recruitment support, new employee orientation, and other key HR programs that contribute to the success of our employees and organization. Whether you're interested in talent acquisition, employee relations, HR operations, or organizational development, this internship provides a unique opportunity to build your skills, expand your professional network, and see firsthand how Human Resources helps shape an engaged and successful workforce.

Minimum Salary

18.00

Maximum Salary

20.00

Anticipated Starting Salary : $19

Pay Basis

Hourly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Paris District Headquarters 3500 SW LOOP 286 Paris 75460

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift

Shift : Day Job Shift Details : M-F; Flexible between 8am-5pm for PT shift; FT expected in summer months Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work‑life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs entry-level administrative support work. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative and office support work for the department. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.

Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.

Assists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.

Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.

Assists with general warehousing duties such as stocking and issuing materials and supplies, maintaining records, and maintaining warehouse areas.

Disseminates information to the public.

Maintains files, records, and logs.

Maintains radio contact with field units and others.

Makes copies and distributes as instructed.

Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.

Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.

Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.

Runs errands as required.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.

Education:

Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.

Other Conditions:

Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.

Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

Sitting - prolonged periods of time

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.