HR Intern

BKF; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

BKF Engineers offers a hybrid HR internship in Pleasanton, CA, providing practical exposure to recruiting and employee lifecycle management.

You will assist with onboarding/offboarding, coordinate interviews, review resumes, and support internal communications while maintaining records across systems. Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word is valued, and clear communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in HR/Business/Communications program.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) on a PC.
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding logistics, ensuring a smooth employee experience.
• Help coordinate and schedule candidate interviews and internal meetings.
• Review resumes and conduct outreach to prospective candidates via email, phone, or social platforms.
• Support internal communication efforts and maintain accurate records across systems.
• Contribute to ongoing administrative tasks and process improvements within the HR team.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in HR/Business/Communications program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hybrid - Pleasanton, California, United States

Jul 28, 2026

$23 - $28/hour

BKF Engineers is offering an exciting internship opportunity for students interested in gaining practical experience in human resources and recruiting. As part of our dynamic HR team, you’ll get hands‑on exposure to the hiring process, employee lifecycle, and internal operations that support a growing firm. This opportunity is ideal for someone organized, proactive, and curious about how people and culture shape a company. You’ll contribute meaningfully while building foundational knowledge in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment. This schedule is anticipated to be 20-30 hours per week in Pleasanton, CA.

Responsibilities:

Assist with onboarding and offboarding logistics, ensuring a smooth employee experience

Help coordinate and schedule candidate interviews and internal meetings

Review resumes and conduct outreach to prospective candidates via email, phone, or social platforms

Support internal communication efforts and maintain accurate records across systems

Contribute to ongoing administrative tasks and process improvements within the HR team

Currently enrolled in a program related to Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field

Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) on a PC

Self-starter who can work independently and collaborate with cross‑functional teams

Hourly pay range: $23.00 - $28.00, which may vary depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

BKF Engineers, headquartered in Oakland, CA, offers over a century of expertise in engineering, surveying, and land planning for diverse infrastructure projects across various sectors.

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