Summer Intern - Springfield Human Resources

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Southwest District Office (3025 E. Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803)

Why You’ll Love This Position

The human resources intern performs routine entry-level activities in regards to researching and developing recommendations concerning routine personnel programs and policies, and serves in an advisory capacity in standard human resources related activities. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

• Recruit and pre-screen applicants, including affirmative action recruiting; provide general assistance to supervisors on the interviewing/hiring process and the promotion or transfer of current employees to authorized vacancies.
• Provide information on current policies, procedures, and guidelines as needed, assist supervisors on matters related to the administrative of personnel policies, regulations, and department programs to ensure uniform compliance.
• Conduct job analysis on new or existing jobs; formulate recommendations on placement of the job within the salary structure; create reports using internal data systems.
• Collect, research, summarize, and provide routine analysis of information and data related to personnel policies and human resources programs; prepare responses to questions or requests for information of limited complexity.
• Review information, data, and forms related to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements; compile data necessary for monitoring compliance and prepare related reports.
• Conduct compliance training and employee orientation programs.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12 credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.
  
  

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Southwest District Human Resources at swhr@modot.mo.gov.