Benefits & Wellness Intern

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire an HR Benefits &Wellness Intern to assist and support our HR and Benefits and Wellness Team.

The City of Pearland HR Benefits and Wellness Internship is a paid 10-week program designed to provide students with project-based work experience along with a comprehensive professional development curriculum and mentoring. Our goal is to create a learning environment for professional development.

About The City Of Pearland

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States.

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS THE BENEFITS & WELLNESS INTERN

As the Benefits and Wellness Intern, you play an integral part by supporting the HR team. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, dedicated, and detail-oriented with a strong desire to work in a highly collaborative diverse and multi-generational environment.

Essential Functions Includes (but Not Limited To)

• Research and compile content for the weekly employee newsletter.
• Review and update content on the dedicated Benefits page on the City's SharePoint site and benefits enrollment platform(s).
• Research, understand and present the latest health benefit solution ideas for employers.
• Conduct benefit audits to ensure data accuracy, plan compliance, and participant education.
• Help coordinate miscellaneous program events/activities such as walking challenges, physical fitness classes, etc.
• Participate in employee benefits training sessions and activities.
• Partner with consultants to provide support on projects through.
• Analyzing and comparing vendor products and services.
• Maintain all areas of the exercise room, including exercise space, free weights, and select machine areas.
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet creation and maintenance.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program.
• Pursuit of a degree in Human Resources is desired.