Human Resources Intern / Co-Op

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Responsibilities

If interested, please submit your resume and transcript along with your application.

Human Resources Intern/Coop will gain experience and participate in project work in one or more of the following areas in Human Resources including but not limited to:

•    Assist in various learning projects, e.g. onboarding, general competencies development; leadership development; etc. 
•    Talent Management/Talent Acquisition
•    Participate in HRIS design of new Timekeeping Implementation

Qualification Requirements
•    Current undergrad or graduate student working towards a degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Business
•    Able to work in United States without sponsorship
•    Pass a background check to acquire a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
•    Availability to work 40 hours per week during the summer (fall/spring terms flexible)

• BASED OUT OF HOUSTON, TEXAS

Additional Experience/Skills
•    Practical experience inside or outside of school or work.
•    Desire to work in the field or Human Resources after graduation
•    Demonstratable leader experience (group projects and/or clubs plus engaged in class) and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
•    Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and interpersonal
•    Proven team player who takes the initiative and works with others to achieve team goals
•    High-level analytical capabilities
•    Ability to translate HR knowledge into valuable recommendations and solutions
•    Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks 

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
 

Eastman Team Member Commitment to Safety

At Eastman, the safety of our employees, visitors, and the communities in which we operate is a core value of our culture. We must remember that we earn the right to operate in our communities, and we always want to send our fellow team members home safely. All team members must commit to:

•    Operating with a zero-incident mindset and always take time to do the job safely. Never executing an activity that does not follow procedure or cannot be done safely. 
•    Stopping any process or work that is deemed unsafe.
•    Following all procedures and training that have been established in designated work areas and raising concerns if there is not a way to follow procedures as currently written. 
•    Following the Eastman Life Critical Processes and Basic Safety Expectations.
•    Actively identifying and eliminating hazards in the workplace and watching out for the safety of co-workers. 
•    Always using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as it applies to the job and specific tasks.
•    Reporting all job-related injuries or illnesses and near-miss incidents in a timely manner. 
 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position:

•    Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch. 
•    Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.
•    Must be able to work in chemical protective clothing and equipment in an outdoor environment.
•    Must be able to work in a potentially hazardous chemical environment.
•    Must be “fit for duty”