Human Resources Summer Intern (part-time) (00055397)
Comptroller - Human Resources Summer Intern (part-time) (00055397)
Organization: COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001)
111 E 17th Street Austin, TX 78774
Job: Office and Administrative Support
Employee Status: Temporary
Schedule: Part-time Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
State Job Code: 0059
Salary Admin Plan: A
Grade: 11
Salary (Pay Basis): 1,408.00 - 1,408.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Job Posting: Jan 21, 2026, 8:21:59 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description
TEMPORARY POSITION
Summer Internship Position will begin June 1, 2026 and end August 7, 2026 (20 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE:
Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
Applications must be filed at
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00055397
We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.
Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.
Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State’s accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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About The Division:
Join Human Resources as a HR Intern! The Human Resources Intern performs entry-level, learning-focused human resources work while gaining hands-on experience across multiple HR functions. The intern assists with day-to-day administrative and project-based activities in areas such as recruitment, classification, compensation research, benefits administration, training, and HR projects. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Human Resources Manager or designated HR staff, with opportunities to develop professional skills and knowledge in human resources management.
Work Hours:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 20-hour work week, Monday through Friday. May occasionally work evenings, weekends, or holidays. Hours may change based on business needs.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior at an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Resources management, Business Administration, or another related field.
- Professional or academic experience in the human resources field.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and resume databases.
Summary of Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/customer contact. The incumbent primarily performs sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out various duties. This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as needed to perform filing and other similar routine office duties. Some lifting and/or moving, up to 35 lbs. of office equipment and/or materials may be required on a limited basis.
The job also requires normal cognitive abilities, requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers.
In this role you will:
- Assist with recruitment activities, including job postings, applicant tracking, reporting, and interview coordination.
- Support internal classification reviews by gathering data and assisting with documentation.
- Assist in preparing and updating job descriptions.
- Conduct basic research on local labor market trends related to salary administration.
- Provide general administrative support for HR events, meetings, and initiatives as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.
- Assist with processing employee benefits paperwork related to new hires, transfers, terminations, and retirements.
- Support New Employee Orientation (NEO) and benefits training sessions.
- Assist with HR file management, data entry, and records maintenance.
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
- Assist with HR training initiatives and the preparation of training materials.
- Support special projects related to HR programs, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct research on HR best practices, talent management, and employee engagement trends.
- Contribute to projects that improve HR processes, documentation, and the overall employee experience.
- Assist with maintaining records related to employee relations, accommodations, and compliance matters.
- Support HR staff by organizing documentation and tracking information related to employee complaints and accommodation requests.
- Observe and assist, as appropriate, with compliance-related activities under the direct supervision of HR leadership.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the Human Resources Department.
Maximize Your Earnings!
At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Important Note to the Candidate:
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
MILITARY PREFERENCE
To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.
Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office,
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.
Applications submitted through Work in Texas:
Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.