Sempra: Advancing a better future for all
At Sempra, we believe a better world begins with better energy, so we’re tackling the biggest energy challenges that face our industry. We’re a high-performing team, motivated to do our best and deliver for approximately 40 million consumers across North America. Consistently recognized for our long-standing commitment to training, development and inclusion, we are a collaborative culture of diverse perspectives and experiences—innovating toward more sustainable, reliable and affordable energy. From California to Texas to Mexico and to communities around the world, we’re building a better energy future for everyone.
Primary Purpose
Working under general supervision, this intern position provides crucial support to the Benefits Team on Qualified Plans, including Health & Welfare and Retirement. This opportunity offers valuable Fortune 500 experience, providing exposure to Human Resources Benefits and supporting experienced benefit advisors in achieving compliance and administration-related milestones, goals, and company-driven objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
•Supports benefits advisors with research and analysis, plan design alternatives, and cost implications.
•Assists in plan and program administration, including process improvement initiatives and special projects.
•Provides customer service and operational support to employees, retirees, 3rd party administrators/vendors and human resource representatives.
•Responds to general benefit inquiries and data requests.
•Conducts research and data analysis on industry trends to inform benefits programs and decision making.
•Aids advisors in drafting benefits-related communications.
•Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
This is a summer internship for a 12 week period of time. Hours may vary but could be up to 40 hours per week during the 12-week timeframe.
Education
•Undergraduate and/or Graduate coursework in Finance, Business, Human Resources, or related specialty is required.
•The successful candidate must be currently enrolled as a junior/senior in a bachelor's and/or master's program at an accredited local college (i.e. SDSU, USD, PLNU, UCSD, Chapman, USC, UCLA, etc).
Experience
•Previous internship or work experience in HR or benefits administration is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
•Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of employee information is required.
•Customer service oriented is preferred.
•Analytical skills and problem-solving ability is preferred.
•General knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word) is preferred.
•Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.
•We offer a hybrid work environment. Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow you to work from the office three days per week and work remotely on the remaining workdays.