Intern - Human Resources

Energy Transfer LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP in Texas offers a twelve-week paid Human Resources internship beginning May 2027. The program provides exposure to Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, HR Generalist, and Legal, enabling the intern to gain a well-rounded understanding of HR support in a large energy infrastructure company. The intern will rotate between Dallas and Houston to collaborate with local HR teams and leaders, supporting projects and daily operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support Recruiting & Talent Acquisition activities, including scheduling interviews and onboarding logistics.
• Assist benefits team with communications, enrollment, and data accuracy projects.
• Observe payroll processing cycles and assist with data entry and reconciliation tasks.
• Conduct market research and assist with compensation benchmarking and data analysis.
• Support HR representatives with employee relations and HR data management.
• Learn fundamentals of employment law and HR compliance and assist with policy reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Discretion with confidentiality

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS (e.g., Taleo/Yello)

Job description

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

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