Intern - Payroll

Payroll & HR Intern

Centex Materials LLC – Austin, TX

This internship provides hands-on experience in payroll administration, human resources recordkeeping, and business operations while working alongside experienced HR and Finance professionals.

Summary

The Payroll & HR Intern will support the Payroll and Human Resources functions by digitizing personnel and payroll records, organizing employee files, and assisting with administrative projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual interested in gaining experience in payroll, human resources, and business operations.

What Success Looks Like

• Employee and payroll records are accurately scanned, indexed, and organized
• Personnel files are maintained in accordance with company policies
• Digital records are easy to locate and properly categorized
• Administrative projects are completed accurately and on schedule
• Confidential employee information is handled professionally and securely

Primary Responsibilities

Document Digitization & Records Management

• Scan, upload, and organize payroll and personnel documents into electronic filing systems
• Review employee files for completeness and identify missing or outdated documentation
• Index and categorize digital files to ensure consistency and ease of retrieval
• Assist with maintaining employee records in accordance with company policies and retention requirements
• Help transition paper-based records to electronic storage systems

Payroll & HR Support

• Assist with payroll record maintenance and supporting documentation
• Support HR staff with employee onboarding and personnel file administration
• Prepare, sort, and organize documents related to payroll and human resources activities
• Assist with audits of employee files and payroll records
• Perform data entry and validation tasks as assigned

Administrative Support

• Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information
• Assist with special projects related to payroll, HR, and office administration
• Support recordkeeping, reporting, and other administrative duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with electronic filing systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

Professional Attributes

• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows them through to completion
• Maintains a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrates reliability and professionalism
• Willing to ask questions when clarification is needed
• Organized, dependable, and eager to learn
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment when handling sensitive information

Schedule: Part-time, flexible based on class schedule
Location: Austin, TX
Reports To: Payroll Manager and/or Human Resources Manager

This internship provides valuable exposure to payroll administration, human resources processes, records management, and business operations in a growing construction materials company.