U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 123-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 600 diversified products to customers across our end markets. 

U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling, and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 27 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas. This role will be from September - December.

Essential Job Functions:

• HR Specific Project work – requiring communication with internal customers in the corporate as well as other worksites
• Administrative work including updating employee records, internal databases, policies, and procedures
• Coordination of HR meetings or office events
• Prepare HR-related reports as needed
• Review and distribute company policies in digital forms or hard copies when needed
• Performing ad hoc tasks as required
• Track progress, deadlines, and priorities of all projects within the HR department
• Prepare Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents when assigned
• Properly handle internal customers’ requests through responsiveness, follow-up, and escalation
• Maintain a satisfied level of customer service with internal customers

Required Education, Experience, and Skills: 

• Enrolled in a university or college at the junior or senior level while obtaining a degree in HR, Business, or Psychology
• Organizational skills
• Experience with MS Office
• Basic knowledge of labor legislation
• Interpersonal skills
• Minimum GPA of 2.8

Preferred Experience: 

• Experience in a similar internship prior is a plus
• Familiarity with HRIS and ATS systems

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.