Teacher Retirement System of Texas · 10 hours ago
Compensation Intern (Summer 2026)
Austin, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19.50/hr - $21/hr
0+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerTeacher Retirement System of Texas is dedicated to improving the retirement security of public education employees and retirees throughout Texas. The Compensation Intern will support key compensation activities, focusing on writing, organizing information, and building clear HR communications, while gaining hands-on experience and training from professionals in the field.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists with creating and updating compensation communication materials, guides, and templates
Helps draft and revise job descriptions, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with agency standards
Supports the organization and maintenance of compensation documentation, processes, and reference materials
Prepares clear summaries and presentation materials to communicate compensation topics and project updates
Assists with compiling and analyzing HR data for dashboards and reports, translating findings into accessible insights
Supports special projects related to compensation initiatives, HRIS updates, and process improvements
Conducts research on competitive compensation practices and contributes to written summaries of key findings
Provides general administrative and organizational support to the Compensation team and OE staff, helping keep workflows and documentation up to date
Assists with preparing, organizing, and formatting materials, including correspondence, presentations, and internal communications
Helps maintain files, track tasks, schedule meetings, and coordinate project activities as needed
Supports basic data entry and information tracking in spreadsheets, databases, and other internal systems
Assists with special projects and performs other related duties as assigned to support team and agency initiatives
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student with a declared major in human resources, business administration, organizational development, communications, training, or a closely related field AND within 12 months of graduation; OR
Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as a graduate student (Master or Doctoral) in human resources, business administration, organizational development, communications, training, or a closely related field AND within 12 months of graduation
Applicant will be required to submit a copy of official college transcript
None
Preferred
Completion of at least 60 semester hours in human resources, business, communications, or a related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Coursework in HR, business, finance, or organizational communication
Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to create clear, well‑organized materials
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience preparing presentations, reports, or communication materials for coursework or previous roles
Interest in compensation or HR-related work
Company
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is responsible for investing funds under its stewardship and for delivering benefits to members as authorized by the Texas Legislature.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Don Green
Chief Financial Officer
Janie Duarte
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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