Human Resource & Benefit Internship

Company:
INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?
INEOS Organization:
INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and oil products. It comprises 36 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world. We are a collection of diverse people, different businesses, and unique initiatives, united by a shared DNA.
Business Context:
The INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA business is a major participant in the North American chemical industry, with an annual manufacturing capacity of 9.6 billion pounds of petrochemicals. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (La Porte, TX), and Carson (Carson, CA), with a corporate office in League City, TX. We are diverse, ambitious, and committed - we love a challenge and make things happen. Are you in?
How the Role Fits in:
Working with the managers and director in the department, the Intern will provide support to the HR Team at Marina View, with some support to our other HR sites. Included are interactions with the HR team members, employees, vendors, and senior management.
The Main Purpose of the Role:
The internship will focus on supporting various initiatives and objectives within the department.
Examples include assisting our Workforce Development team in training development and implementation, helping develop a new internal Careers site for Olefins & Polymers USA employees, and coordinating with Recruiting various interns and onboarding activities.
Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

• Assist the Human Resources team in special projects or issues as needed
• Assists with communications and meetings with select employee groups
• Gains experience in dealing with employees and managers at all levels with inquiries ranging from policy interpretation to performance
• Acquires basic knowledge of regulations and manages non-complex HR-related employee requests
• Troubleshoot and resolve employee and system issues
• Assist with Family/Medical Leave Act processing, Personal Development Plans & Affirmative Action Plans including audits, reporting, and filing
• Assist with efforts to transition files to an electronic system
• Present a summary of internship activities, learnings, etc., to management at the end of internship
• Effectively communicate with senior management and our customers
• The position is accountable for understanding and putting into practice the INEOS 20 Principles.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills & Knowledge Required
Education/Experience
Level of Education & Experience in general

• Working toward a Bachelor's degree in HR, business, economics, communications, or any of the STEM fields
• 3.0 or greater GPA out of 4.0 is required
• Must have completed the sophomore year

Skills and Competencies
Technical skills

• Understands technical aspects of role and performs work with frequent, direct supervision
• Understanding of general business processes
• Experience in working with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.

Behavioral skills and Capabilities

• Respectful of others
• Able to communicate needs and findings
• Some knowledge of policy and programs
• Receives instruction and information willingly and follows through on commitments
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Exceptional problem-solving skills to identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively
• Strong organizational and management skills to complete tasks on time
• Self-Motivated
• Curious
• Asks good questions
• Trustworthy
• Articulates well

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.