Intern-HR & Legal

FedEx Freight; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight offers an internship opportunity in Memphis designed to train with department management and staff to gain work experience in the assigned functional area. Interns will perform tasks and project work under supervision and will learn applications and tools related to their field of study.

Starting pay is $25.00/hour for Bachelor's level candidates and $30.00/hour for graduates. The role emphasizes independent work, teamwork, and adherence to laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at a Junior level or above (or have graduated within the last 12 months) at an accredited college or university.
• GPA of 3.0 or above is required.
• Major or course of study toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Human Resources Management, I/O Psychology, Education, Employment Law or other quantitative discipline.
• Depending on the functional area supported, additional knowledge, skills, abilities and experience may be required.
• May require completion of courses related to specific functional department assigned.
• Must be reliable and exhibit follow-through.
• Must be adept in completing assignments and solving problems.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office Software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Perform meaningful work in assigned department.
• Participate in projects and tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Starting Rate of Pay: Bachelor's: $25.00/hour, Graduate: $30.00/hour

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Train with department management, professional and support staff in order to gain work experience. Gain a working knowledge of applications and tools related to assigned functional area; perform assigned tasks and project work with supervision; specific duties/tasks determined by department management. Assignments are directly related to Intern’s field of study.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform meaningful work in assigned department
• Participate in projects and tasks as assigned
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled at a Junior level or above (or have graduated within the last 12 months) at an accredited college or university
• Major or course of study toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Human Resources Management, I/O Psychology, Education, Employment Law or other quantitative discipline
• A Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Depending on the functional area supported, additional knowledge, skills, abilities and experience may be required
• May require completion of courses related to specific functional department assigned
• Must be reliable and exhibit follow-through
• Must be adept in completing assignments and solving problems
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

PREFERRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• This position will be aligned to the Legal Operations department. A degree in Employment Law or other quantitative discipline is preferred.

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [e-mail]. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.