Human Capital Internship

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive internship compensation

Growth opportunities

Industry-leading benefits package

Job summary

A family-owned environmental company based in La Crosse seeks a Human Capital Intern for hands-on experience between December 2025 and March 2026. The role involves supporting onboarding, planning employee events, maintaining records, and assisting with administrative tasks. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Human Resources/Capital or a related field, have excellent communication skills, and can handle confidential information. This internship offers valuable exposure to HR while contributing to meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Currently in pursuit of a 2- or 4-year degree in Human Resources/Capital, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Prior office or internship experience within HR preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding process by helping with E-Verify and I9 Documentation.
• Assist in planning and coordinating employee events and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Answer incoming calls and support reception duties.
• Assist with meeting logistics and scheduling.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management and organizational capabilities

Ability to multi-task

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources/Capital or related field

Job description

The Human Capital (HC) Intern will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of Human Capital, including employee engagement, HC operations, compliance, and administrative support. This internship is designed to provide exposure to real-world HC challenges while allowing you to contribute to meaningful projects that support our employees and business goals. In addition, the role will include supporting core administrative and operational functions similar to a Human Capital Assistant, providing a well-rounded perspective of HC and office operations.

This internship would be for December 2025 through March 2026

Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding process by helping with E-Verify and I9 Documentation
• Assist in planning and coordinating employee events and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HC databases.
• Answer incoming calls, greet visitors, and support reception duties.
• Manage mail, shipping, deliveries, and office supplies.
• Assist with meeting logistics, scheduling, and conference room support.
• Support communication tasks including newsletters, meeting slides, and company updates.
• Assist with event logistics, company functions, and wellness committee activities.
• Provide travel and administrative support for executives and HC leadership.
• Audit and help create process documents for recurring tasks.
• Support special projects and cross-departmental needs as assigned.

Human Capital Intern Qualifications

• Currently in pursuit of 2- or 4-year degree in Human Resources/Capital, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Prior office or internship experience within HR preferred.
• Experience in working with confidential information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, on computers and other electronic devices
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter, highly organized, and creative.
• Superior time management and organizational capabilities, including the ability to accurately benchmark project length and deliver on deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and re-prioritize at a moment’s notice.

Who is Brennan?

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a100-year-old,family-owned company that specializes in water-basedenvironmental remediation andmarine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI that offers our employees growth, challenging work, empowerment, and meaningful work.Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family-orientated culture.

• Ourculture sets us apart . We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
• Our focus onsafety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
• We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.
• We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

J.F. Brennan Company Inc. (“Brennan”) and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Brennan, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Brennan mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Brennan employees, or to Brennan’s resume database will be considered Brennan property. Brennan will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Brennan will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.
Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Brennan’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.
Brennan will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place.
Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Brennan’s Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee. No other Brennan employee is authorized to bind Brennan to any agreement regarding the placement of candidate by Agencies.

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