Early Career HR Specialist: Intern & Graduate Growth

WSB and Associates; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; 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 development

Job summary

WSB and Associates is seeking an Early Career HR Specialist to lead our national intern program and support graduate engineers and new hires. You will manage recruitment, onboarding, orientation, mentorship, and training while partnering with universities and industry groups to build a strong talent pipeline.

The role emphasizes engagement, program analytics, and collaboration with hiring managers to align early career strategies with workforce needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• 24 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, or campus recruiting.
• PHR/SHRM-CP/HRIP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for 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.
• 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.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

University partnerships

Intern program

HR analytics

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

WSB and Associates is seeking an Early Career HR Specialist to lead our national intern program and support graduate engineers and new hires. You will manage recruitment, onboarding, orientation, mentorship, and training while partnering with universities and industry groups to build a strong talent pipeline.

The role emphasizes engagement, program analytics, and collaboration with hiring managers to align early career strategies with workforce needs.