Human Resources Co-Op - Spring 2027

DeBra-Kuempel Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

DeBra-Kuempel Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a Human Resources Co-Op to support HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining HR databases.

This role offers hands-on experience in various HR functions within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, or a related field.
• In lieu of pursuing the above-mentioned degree, extensive comparable experience may be considered.
• Basic understanding of HR functions, including Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance, and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partners with HR projects, including process improvements and data analytics.
• Assist with recruitment, track applicant data, schedule interviews, and onboarding paperwork.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and ensure HR databases are up to date.
• Support other HR duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Performance management

Compliance

Education

Pursuing degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, HR, or related field

Job description

About Us

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.

Job Summary

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking to fill a Human Resources Co-Op position in our Cincinnati, Ohio location. As a Human Resources Co-Op, you will support HR operations by helping with recruitment tasks, onboarding new employees, and maintaining HR databases. This role offers hands‑on experience in various HR functions while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partners with HR special projects, including process improvement projects and data analytics and migration.
• Assist with maintaining confidential personnel files, updating HR databases, and ensuring compliance.
• Assist with recruitment, tracking applicant data, scheduling interviews, and onboarding paperwork.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, or a related field.
• In lieu of pursuing the above-mentioned degree, extensive comparable experience may be considered.
• Basic understanding of Human Resources functions, including but not limited to: Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance, and Compliance.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is a must in this role.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, move within the office to retrieve files, and meet with employees in their offices or conference room.

The employee must be able to work at a computer (reading and keying) for extended periods of time.

This role may require communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees.

Employees may be required to travel for job related business.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may expect to work in typical office environment.

Benefits

DeBra-Kuempel offers a competitive benefits package to non-union employees, including health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, company discounts, and more. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement will receive benefits as negotiated within their specific CBA and may be eligible to participate in our voluntary supplemental union benefits program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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