2027 Summer People/HR Internship Program (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Austin Industries; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Austin Industries is offering a 2027 Summer People/HR Internship for students pursuing a career in human resources. The intern will gain exposure to recruiting, onboarding, compensation and benefits, HR analytics, employee relations, and other HR Generalist duties.

This paid 12-week internship runs May 17–Aug 6, 2027, reporting to the Dallas, TX headquarters. You will work with subject-matter experts across operating companies, participate in social and volunteer events, and complete a

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR or related field.
• Junior or Senior strongly preferred.
• Office experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; ability to analyze data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Targeted graduation Aug 2027–Dec 2028.
• 40 hours per week onsite.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Austin Industries cannot sponsor visa.

Responsibilities

• Explore multiple HR disciplines including Recruiting, Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations and HR Operations.
• Support day-to-day HR activities and analytics.
• Collaborate with employees, managers, and business leaders.
• Assist in a final internship project linking classroom learnings to business needs.
• Complete a meaningful internship project delivering tangible improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Spanish bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR or related field

Junior or Senior strongly preferred

Targeted graduation Aug 2027–Dec 2028

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Industries has a fantastic 2027 Summer People/HR Internship available for a student focusing on a career within human resources. Our intern will be exposed to all different aspects of human resources including recruiting, onboarding, compensation and benefits, HR analytics, employee relations, as well as other day-to-day HR Generalist responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for someone to get great experience before graduation.

In addition, you’ll gain exposure to many operational aspects of the construction industry by working with Austin’s subject-matter experts across our lines of business. Come join our internship program that was ranked as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs of 2024 and 2026 presented by WayUp and Yello!

This is a paid 12 weeks full-time internship program that will start on Monday, May 17, 2027 and run through Friday, August 6, 2027. Our intern will report to our corporate headquarters located in Dallas, TX (Uptown area). Our intern will also participate in various social and volunteer events with fellow employee-owners and have the great opportunity to visit an active project site. Hear more about our intern experiences on our Internship Page - Real Projects, Real Impact.

Intern Learning Opportunities

• Explore multiple HR disciplines, including Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, and HR Operations.
• Develop analytical and problem-solving skills by reviewing processes, interpreting workforce data, and recommending improvements.
• Gain real-world experience supporting day-to-day HR activities and collaborating with employees, managers, and business leaders.
• Strengthen professional communication, organization, and project management skills through participation in cross-functional initiatives.
• Complete a meaningful internship project that applies classroom knowledge to a business challenge and delivers a tangible solution or process improvement.

Intern Duties

• Assignments vary across multiple HR functions such as Employee Engagement, Compensation and Benefits administration, Investigations, Recruiting, etc.
• Perform analytical reviews recommending creative ideas that enhance the overall business function
• Assist in daily activities learning different aspects of a business environment
• Participate in a final project that combines book knowledge with real world experience leading to a complete product or process
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management

Education And Experience

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Human Resources or a related field. Junior or Senior strongly preferred
• Some experience in an office environment preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Excel skills required; ability to produce and analyze data
• Targeted graduation date between August 2027 and December 2028
• Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week
• Must be able to commute onsite to assigned location
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to think analytically, present ideas professionally, and work in project teams
• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred
• Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Our People/HR intern is assigned a supervisor who is a professional with both expertise and educational background in this field. They can expect a preliminary meeting with their supervisor to discuss the goals, expectations, and desired outcomes of the internship. Employee-owners participating in an internship will be reviewed upon the completion of their internship. This review should be used as a tool to communicate the successes and learning outcomes of the internship. The supervisor will also complete any necessary paperwork that must be provided to the intern’s school or university.

Individuals hired as interns will be classified as Temporary employee-owners as defined in Policy A-5. Temporary employee-owners are not eligible for vacation pay, holiday pay or any of the other benefits listed in Policy A-5.

Temporary employee-owners are expected to adhere to the same policies and procedures as regular, full-time employee-owners.

Employee-owners that are performing an internship are expected to work a regularly-scheduled workweek of 40 hours or more (overtime will be paid for any hours in excess of 40 at a rate one and one-half times the employee-owner’s regular rate).

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.

About Austin Industries

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.

To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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