STUDENT INTERN

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Job Description :

Goal – exposure to a variety of organizational effectiveness department processes with an emphasis on HR-related focus areas such as learning and development, coaching/consulting, II&D, research/analysis, process improvement and assessment.

Qualification – Intern must be currently enrolled in a human resources, I/O psychology, or business degree program through a university or college

Period – university semester, may continue subsequent semesters

Skills required:

• Effectively prioritize, manage and execute simultaneous tasks and bring them to completion with a strong sense of urgency
• Be extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Possess strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Work collaboratively with a team of HR professionals
• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service
• Possess excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess strong computer skills, including experience creating spreadsheets, databases, forms, presentations, and reports. Should be proficient with the entire Microsoft Office suite
• Be able to identify and define problems, collect and analyze data, identify root cause, and implement optimal solutions
• Demonstrate flexibility and a “can do” attitude towards all customer interactions and assignments and be willing to take on new challenges
• Must be able to respect and maintain strict confidentiality

Description:
The Human Resources Intern will work in the Methodist Health System HR Department assisting the HR Teams with various department activities. These activities include but are not limited to assisting with HR-related projects and programs, completing administrative tasks, and supporting the OE department as needed. The HR Intern will be encouraged to make recommendations for process improvements and may assist in special projects assigned by HR leadership.

Physical Factors (% of Time):

• 20 - Standing Stationary
• 60 - Standing/Moving About
• 15 – Sitting
• 2 – Climbing
• 20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)
• 2 – Kneeling
• 1 – Crawling
• 30 – Reaching
• 90 – Handling
• 90 – Talking
• 0 - Driving
• 15 – Smelling

Hearing (% of Time):

• 100 - Normal Noise Level
• 0 - Occasional Loud Noise
• 0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise
• 0 - Constant Low Level Noise

Hazardous Conditions (% of Time):

• 5 - Respiratory Irritants
• 50 - Skin Irritants
• 50 - Allergic Irritants
• 50 - Wet Work – Hands
• 1 - Wet Work – Feed
• 0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment
• 0 - Climbing of Ladders
• 0 - Working in High Places
• 50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment
• 25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils
• 80 - Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

Carrying (% of Time):

• 50 - Up to 10 Lbs
• 30 - 10-20 Lbs
• 10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
• 10 - 50-100 Lbs
• 0 - 100+ Lbs

Lifting (% of Time):

• 45 - Up to 10 Lbs
• 30 - 10-20 Lbs
• 10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
• 10 - 50-100 Lbs
• 0 - 100+ Lbs

Push/Pull (% of Time):

• 10 - Up to 10 Lbs.
• 10 - 10-20 Lbs
• 30 - 20-50 Lbs
• 10 - 50-100 Lbs
• 10 - 100+ Lbs

Visual Demands (Yes or No):

• Yes/No - Vision Essential
• Yes/No - Vision Not Essential

Environmental Demands (% of Time):

• 100 – Indoor
• 0 – Outdoor
• 0 - Hot Environment
• 0 - Cold Environment

Other (% of Time):

• 10 - Visual Strain

Methodist Health System is a highly revered, leading nonprofit healthcare organization in Dallas, Texas. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist includes 13 hospitals, either through ownership or affiliation. Our wholly owned and full-service hospitals include Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, Methodist Midlothian, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers; Methodist Richardson – Campus for Continuing Care; and, our newest, Methodist Southlake Medical Center. Our affiliated physician organization is Methodist Medical Group, which includes more than 50 healthcare clinics, two concierge medicine clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care platform known as MethodistNOW. At Methodist, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve — one that is welcoming of the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors we’ve earned:

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