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ORION · 7 hours ago

Intern, Human Resources

Houston, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

ORION is a company focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, and they are seeking an Intern in Human Resources. The role involves supporting field HR functions, assisting with HR initiatives, and maintaining effective working relationships while performing various entry-level HR tasks and special projects.

Building MaintenanceCivil EngineeringConstructionIndustrialMarine TechnologyMarine Transportation

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assists HR department with HR initiatives and programs

Works closely with different departments to provide HR support in a variety of areas

Coordinates all pre-employment alcohol and drug screens for potential candidates who are being considered for employment with the Company, including pre-employment physical exams as required

Administers and ensures that the background check, MVR check and E-Verify process has been completed on all new hires and that all correspondence with regard to alcohol and drug test results are confidentially filed in the secure medical files

Coordinates scheduling of new employee orientations with HR and HS&E Departments under the guidance of the HR Coordinator

Assists the Human Resources Manager in distributing benefit program announcements and changes to all employees

Creates and maintains personnel files on all active and inactive employees placing all necessary and required paperwork in their appropriate folders

Performs onboarding orientations as may be required for new employees providing them with an overview of the company, the Orion group benefit package and review of applicable HR and company policies and procedures

Processes and files Form I-9 documents that verify employment eligibility and keeps these documents separately for compliance

Maintains confidentiality of Company and Employee information

Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety

Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with

Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed

Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so

Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so

Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.)

All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company

Qualification

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointInterpersonal skillsChange ManagementSafety OrientationCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Individual in this position must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, skills performance plan or possess equivalent work experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position

Individual must have computer proficiency with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and be able to word process at least 60 WPM

The position also requires good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively relate to employees at all levels of the organization

The incumbent must be well organized and a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision

Must be flexible and able to adjust to sudden changes in work priorities and prioritize work to accommodate those changes

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required

This individual must also have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel

Company

ORION

Orion is a specialty construction company offering Marine, Concrete, and Engineering & Consulting services across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Founded in 1994