What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Student Internship (U.S.) - Human Resources Intern position at Bechtel?
Requisition ID : 277945
- Relocation Authorized : Limited (e.g. Development Assignment)
- Telework Type : Part-Time Telework
- Work Location : Richland, WA
- Hourly Range : $20.00 $29.42 (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant. A 15% salary uplift is provided on top of base salary for positions that are worked in New York City or San Francisco, which is subject to change depending on market conditions.)
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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
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Overview :
Bechtel is people. We provide the expertise and experience of our people to build some of the most challenging and iconic projects in the world. The successful candidate will perform a variety of human resources operations support activities in one or several of these areas : Employee Services, Employee Data Input, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Employee Mobility, and Employment Administration. A summary of a few of these areas is as follows :
Em ploy ee Services - assists domestic and international employees with payroll, health, life, disability, and retirement related inquiries via telephone and email. Works with various vendors to resolve employee related issues. Acts as a liaison between employee and the payroll and benefits departments to resolve employee issues and inquiries. Documents related inquiries in a helpdesk tracking tool. Monitors group email boxes, faxes, and incoming mail. Assists with a variety of other activities, including but not limited to, mailings, open enrollment meetings, and editing communications.
Em ploy ee Data Input - works with SAP HRMS forms and templates to prepare, initiate, execute, and input approved personnel actions, including : hires, rehires, transfers, miscellaneous input, employee relocations, leave of absences, employee separation, salary action forms, exceptions to policy, hiring action forms, and organization management. Interprets assignment conditions and allowances for employees on assignment. Initiates relocation for national and international transfers via mobility management software. Verifies accuracy of work pursuant to established procedures, including post audit of peers' work. Identifies and resolves issues with documents.
Em ploy ee Mobilit y – assists with the relocation of employees to and from domestic and international work locations. May support the initiation and coordination of move management vendor to facilitate transporting and storage of employee’s household goods. Updates mobility management software for each action and provides status updates to projects, as required.
Em ploy ment Administration - coordinates pre-employment background screening, drug testing, and distribution of new hire offer packages. Also, assists with employment verifications, responding to mortgage verification requests, unemployment claims, and subpoena inquiries. Ensures appropriate systems are utilized for recordkeeping and documentation of HR transactions.
The total number of hires and start dates are subject to workload and business conditions. Locations will vary based on project needs, and may include Houston, TX or Reston, VA, along with various project sites.
Job Summary :
Human Resources professionals at Bechtel help recruit, develop, motivate, and retain the best people in our business. From staffing, benefits, and employee relations to learning and talent development, our HR team supports Bechtel’s efforts to be a great place to work that offers our people challenging work, rewards and recognition, career-long learning, and plenty of room to grow.
This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.
Major Responsibilities :
Recruiting and Staffing
Compensation and Benefits
Learning and Development
Employee Relations / Diversity and Inclusion
HR Technology
Employee Deployment and Processing
Education and Experience Requirements :
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Total Rewards / Benefits
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse teams build the extraordinary :
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
Salary : $20 - $29
