Description
About the Internship
The Human Resources department is looking for an Information Systems intern to join their team! The HR Systems team maintains HR applications and modules in alignment with HR policy and processes. This includes monitoring and managing system health, production support and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) related projects to keep the department and the agency moving forward with the correct tools at hand.
The scope of this work supports all aspects of HR Operations including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Total Rewards, Diversity & Inclusion, Organizational Policy, Business Partners, and Assessment Services. The Team currently supports various platforms with the main ones being Oracle's PeopleSoft, Employ's Talemetry/Jobvite, Reflektive, Visier, SkillSoft Percipio, OpenText and DocuSign. Key stakeholders include both Human Capital and application subject matter experts throughout the agency.
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Responsibilities
- Support the team's work in respect to HR Applications and Production Support
- Work with the team on existing projects such as the continued implementation of Jobvite, which is the Agency's Applicant Tracking System
- This work will include product testing, data validation, development of job aids and assistance with troubleshooting inquires.
- Support other HRIS projects and ad hoc requests as it relates to maintenance of system health
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
- Major in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with business applications and a strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (e.g., pivot tables, vlookup, and formulas)
- Willingness to take initiative and ask questions
- Keen attention to details
Internship Details
- The start date will be determined at the time of an offer
- This internship will require 21.75 to 36.25 hours per week
- The format is expected to be hybrid
Selection Process
- Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
- If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
- Different internships will have different timelines for interviews
Compensation & Benefits
- The hourly rate range is $17.63 to $29.57 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
- Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
- Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
- Facility Tours
- Career Panels
- Social/Networking Events
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About The Port Authority:
Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.