Human Resources Intern

Human Resources Intern

 

Job Description

 

 

Department: Human Resources

Job Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Salary, Non-Exempt

Reports To: HR Business Partner

Location: Ponca City, OK

Amount of Travel Required: None

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.                         

Positions Supervised: None

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a motivated and detail oriented Human Resources Intern to join our HR team. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate who is passionate about building a career in HR and eager to gain hands on experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations. You will work closely with HR professionals to support daily functions and contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact our employees.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may")

• Assist with posting job openings, reviewing résumés, and screening applicants.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications.
• Support new hire onboarding activities, including preparing materials and organizing orientation sessions.
• Maintain employee records and ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
• Help prepare HR documents such as employment letters, memos, and presentations.
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and updating HR systems.
• Learn about HR policies, employment law basics, and internal procedures.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in project based work, research, and process improvements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• Proficiency in spoken English language.
• Position requires daily in-person, predictable attendance in Ponca City, OK.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL

• U.S. High School Diploma or GED required.
• Sophomore or Junior in a degree program for Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).

 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Adaptability in a fast paced environment.
• Comfortable working in a plant environment (PPE, noise, active machinery).
• Eagerness to learn and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach, and squat or kneel. The employee works primarily indoors and will be sitting for prolonged periods at a desk while typing on a computer, whether in a home office, corporate office, client office, or jobsite. The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities. When required to visit a wellsite, the work environment may include exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio levels up to 85 dB, inclement weather, and extreme temperatures (both hot and cold). Given these conditions, employees visiting a pad site are required to wear company mandated and company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including fire retardant coveralls, safety hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and impact gloves, and must strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Employees must be able to independently lift 25 lbs.

 

Work hours may include early morning, late afternoon/evening hours, and weekends in combination depending on job demands.

 

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.

Last Revised 03/2026