Early Career HR Specialist | National Intern & Grad Programs

WSB and Associates; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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

Job summary

WSB and Associates is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services.

We offer a national intern program led by the Early Career Specialist, overseeing 60+ interns annually, and support an early career professionals program for graduate engineers and new hires to onboard and grow in their first years with the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 24 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, or campus recruiting preferred.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or HRIP certification preferred.

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.

Skills

Recruiting

Campus Recruiting

Onboarding

Interviewing

Employee Development

HR Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PHR/SHRM-CP/HRIP

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

WSB and Associates is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services.

We offer a national intern program led by the Early Career Specialist, overseeing 60+ interns annually, and support an early career professionals program for graduate engineers and new hires to onboard and grow in their first years with the firm.