Human Resources Student

Classification: Student

Work Hours: 15 - 29 hours / week: M - F, 7 AM-5 PM

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: We are seeking two students to join our Talent Management department—one supporting Learning & Development and Strategic Initiatives and one supporting Talent Acquisition.

As a Learning & Development Student, you’ll support key training programs and development initiatives across KUB. Working alongside the Learning & Development team, you’ll assist with program logistics, maintain accurate training records, track event attendance, and help coordinate ongoing projects. You’ll also manage day-to-day operations of the conference center, collaborating with employees throughout the organization to ensure meeting spaces are properly prepared and set up for productive use. In this role, you’ll contribute to general office operations, participate in development events, and may have opportunities to support specialized training programs or projects as they arise.

As a Talent Acquisition Student, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting key recruiting processes while working closely with recruiters, candidates, and HR teams to deliver a smooth and positive candidate experience. You’ll provide professional email and phone support, coordinate interviews, manage candidate communication, assist with recruiting events, support compliance and documentation efforts, and help prepare new hires for success. You’ll also assist with student-focused events, lead student new hire orientations, and take on additional assignments as they arise, expanding your exposure to Talent Management and making a meaningful contribution to the HR team.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be and maintain full-time student status of an accredited college or university pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, or a graduate-level degree

• Have and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher

• Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Valid driver's license

• Good oral and written communication

• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service mindset

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

• Must possess basic computer skills

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements: 

• Pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate-level degree in Human Resources or other related field

• Previous experience in and/or exposure to event planning and logistics

• Strong administrative, organizational and professional communication skills

• Experience with Microsoft office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer