Early Career HR Programs Lead

Naaahrrva; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

WSB is seeking an Early Career HR Specialist to lead the national intern program and support graduate engineers and new hires. This role oversees 60+ interns annually, from recruitment to onboarding and ongoing development, while collaborating with universities and industry groups to build pipelines.

The position focuses on onboarding, engagement, and tracking program metrics in a flexible, hybrid office setting across the Twin Cities area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 24 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, or campus recruiting, preferably in the AEC industry.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or HRIP certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc)
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment, WSB offers a hybrid work environment.
• Minimal travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for college-level interns and early career professionals, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Partner with universities, technical schools, and industry organizations to build talent pipelines.
• Coordinate and manage internship and early career development programs, including orientation, mentorship, and training initiatives.
• Partner with and guide hiring managers to understand workforce needs and align early career strategies accordingly.
• Support development pathways and experiences for graduate engineers and other early career hires beyond internship conversion.
• Track and analyze program metrics to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Organize and attend career fairs, networking events, and campus recruitment activities.
• Serve as a key point of contact for interns, graduate engineers, and early career staff, offering guidance, engagement, and support throughout their early journey with the firm.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies related to hiring and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to recruitment and program activities.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Internship program management

University partnerships

Candidate onboarding

Talent pipeline development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

OneDrive

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

WSB is seeking an Early Career HR Specialist to lead the national intern program and support graduate engineers and new hires. This role oversees 60+ interns annually, from recruitment to onboarding and ongoing development, while collaborating with universities and industry groups to build pipelines.

The position focuses on onboarding, engagement, and tracking program metrics in a flexible, hybrid office setting across the Twin Cities area.