Student Intern, HR Operations

Tucson Electric Power, one of Arizona’s leading utility companies, seeks an individual for the position of Student Intern in the Human Resources Department (Operations team). This position will supplement the Human Resources Department staff and offer work experience to the successful candidate. Student Interns are employed on a temporary basis and are generally not eligible for some benefits; including holiday and vacation pay.  Scheduling of work hours and assignments should be made taking into consideration that Student Interns are students first and employees second.

This internship requires on-site work and operates part-time during the school year (15-20 hours a week) and full-time during breaks. We are seeking candidates pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar with a graduation date of May 2027 or later. 

Position-Related Responsibilities:

• Performs confidential coordination functions in support of the Human Resources department including but not limited to reporting, collaborative spreadsheets, day-to-day tasks and projects, system transactions, customer support, and data entry.
• Employee onboarding: Assisting with coordination of New Hire Orientations, preparing new hire paperwork, conducting orientation sessions, and assisting with employee benefits enrollment.
• Compliance support: Helping to maintain HR compliance and assisting with data collection for required reports.
• HR record management: Maintaining and updating employee and contractor data in HR systems.
• Utilizing technology including Microsoft 365, HRIS and other applications to produce documents, spreadsheets, presentations, reports, and materials.
• Assisting HR Solutions Center and Operations in managing inventory control.
• Ensuring customer, vendor, employee, and contractor inquiries are handled in a professional and courteous manner.
• Assisting the HR Analytics team with data analysis and reporting.
• Assisting with organizing HR Department events as needed.

​A Qualified candidate will:

• Pursuing a degree (Bachelor or greater) in Human Resources, Business Management/Administration or related field with an expected graduation date of May 2027 or later.
• Able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during regular business hours and up to 40 hours during school and summer breaks.
• Independent judgment and initiative are required to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups across functional lines. 
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Customer Centric and resourceful.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with diverse groups.
• Possess functional knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Student must maintain the required hours for full-time student status, good academic standing with the GPA as defined by the college or university.
• Failure to maintain full-time status, good academic standing and/or the requisite GPA, will result Student Intern being deemed ineligible for participation in this program.