Intern – Human Resources

Energy Transfer; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer in Dallas, TX is seeking a Human Resources Intern for a 12-week paid program beginning May 2027. The intern will rotate through Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, HR Generalist, and Legal, gaining hands-on experience in a large energy company.

The role requires currently enrolled students with expected graduation 2027/2028, and includes split summers between Dallas and Houston, collaborating with local teams to support daily operations and strategic HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel between Dallas and Houston during the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting and onboarding logistics.
• Support intern program coordination and tracking.
• Review resumes and manage candidate activity in Taleo and Yello.
• Assist benefits communications and data accuracy projects.
• Observe payroll cycles and assist data entry.
• Conduct market research for compensation benchmarking.
• Support HR generalist activities and legal/compliance learning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Taleo

Yello

Job description

Intern – Human Resources

Job Description – Intern – Human Resources (2610003540)

Job Description

Intern – Human Resources - ( 2610003540 )

Energy Transfer moves America’s Energy. Founded in 1996, Energy Transfer has become one of the most diversified, publicly traded energy infrastructure Partnerships in the country. With more than 100,000 miles of pipeline and associated infrastructure traversing 38 states and Canada, international offices in Canada and Beijing, and nearly 10,000 employees, we are essential in delivering the nation’s natural gas, crude oil, and refined products domestically and globally.

This is a twelve (12) week paid internship program beginning May 2027. You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with an expected graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.

Summary

The Human Resources Intern will gain broad, hands‑on experience across multiple areas of HR through a rotational assignment. This position provides exposure to several key HR functions—including, but not limited to, Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, HR Generalist, and Legal—allowing the intern to develop a well-rounded understanding of how HR supports a large, dynamic organization.

The intern will spend approximately half of the summer in Dallas and the other half in Houston, collaborating with local HR teams and business leaders to support day-to-day operations, special projects, and ongoing initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
  • Assist with interview scheduling and onboarding logistics
  • Support intern program coordination and optimize tracking spreadsheets
  • Review resumes and manage candidate activity within Taleo and Yello
• Benefits
  • Assist the benefits team with communications, enrollment, and data accuracy projects
  • Support wellness program initiatives and benefits reporting
• Payroll
  • Observe payroll processing cycles and assist with data entry and reconciliation tasks
  • Review and verify time and attendance information for accuracy
  • Compensation
    • Conduct market research and assist with compensation benchmarking and data analysis
    • Support job evaluation documentation and pay structure reviews
  • HR Generalist
    • Support HR representatives with employee relations, organizational changes, and HR Database
  • Legal & Compliance
    • Learn the fundamentals of employment law and HR compliance
    • Support policy review and document management initiatives

  Required Skills

  Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Preferred junior status.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Willingness to travel between Dallas and Houston during the program

  What You’ll Gain

  • Exposure to multiple HR disciplines in a real-world corporate environment
  • Mentorship from experienced HR professionals and leaders
  • Networking opportunities with business and HR teams across Energy Transfer
  • A deeper understanding of how strategic HR supports company operations and culture

  Primary Location

  United States-TX-DALLAS

  Other Locations

  United States-TX-HOUSTON

  Work Locations

  Dallas TX Westchester (100000381) 8111 Westchester Dr Dallas 75225

  Job

  Human Resources

  Schedule

  Temporary

  Full-time

  Travel

  Yes, 10 % of the Time

  Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. To view a notice describing federal equal opportunity laws .click here

  If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247. This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.