Job Description

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in human resources, business administration or related field graduating later than August 2024. Human Resources interns will be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the energy industry. Interns will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills learned through college and apply them to the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and part-time March 2024-April 2024 before becoming fulltime May-August 2024.

Company and Internship Program Overview

MidAmerican Energy Company one of the largest renewable energy producers in the U.S is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, safely meeting the energy needs of more than 1.6 million customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and South Dakota. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, we have more than 3,400 dedicated employees serving our customers every day across our service territory.

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in the annual three-day summer intern event in Des Moines, Iowa where they will have the opportunity to tour state-of-the-art facilities, network with leadership, and gain a broader understanding of MidAmerican Energy Company. Other panels, lunch and learns, and events will be happening throughout the summer to give our interns the best experience.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities Utilize human resources recruiting applications and management information systems to complete a variety of projects for the HR team.

Experience all areas of interest within the human resources department.

Collaborate and problem solve with the human resources team on various assignments.

Assist with organizing and planning the summer intern event.

File and collect new hire documentation for the monthly audit and communicate with recruiters to ensure they turn in their new hire documentation.

Help facilitate orientation for new hires.

Attend HR team meetings to gain insight on the recruiting process and projects going on in the department.

Complete assigned human resources related project and present your results at the end of the summer.

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Performance Expectations

Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.

Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company.

Maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.

Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.

Attend work on a regular basis and support the company\xe2\x80\x99s employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.

Ensure all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understand and comply with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Qualifications

Skills for Success

Software skills to extract information from the human resources information system for analysis and to assist employees outside human resources in obtaining information.

Proficiency and competency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word programs.

Effective interpersonal skills, a customer-service focus, and the ability to work as a member in a team-oriented environment.

Effective communication skills

Qualifications

Must be a college student currently enrolled in an associates or bachelor\'s degree program in human resources, business administration or related field.

Must be able to work May-August 2024. Preference will be given to candidates who can start on a part-time basis in March 2024.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

MidAmerican Energy Company