Human Resources Intern

Turner Construction Company (old); City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a Human Resources intern to support general HR administration in Albany, NY. The role involves assisting in HR processes for HQ and business units, helping with diversity and inclusion activities, and maintaining HR data across systems.

The internship emphasizes on-site work at Turner offices or project locations, with a minimum 20 hours per week and a schedule that spans Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in HR or related field.
• Strong customer service and client-facing attitude.
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with supervision and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support HR processes and admin tasks for HQ or BU HR team.
• Assist in Diversity and Inclusion activities company-wide.
• Maintain employee information in HRIS and related systems.
• Prepare onboarding materials for new hires and coordinate interviews.
• Assist with OFCCP compliance tracking and HR-related audits.
• Coordinate training events and materials for HR programs.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS / ATS / LMS systems

Database applications

Job description

Division: New York North

Project Location(s): Albany, NY 12205 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Classification: Intern

Education:

Job Family: Human Resources

Compensation: Intern Non-Exempt

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 20.00 - 25.00USD annualized.

This position will start in 2026 and run through August 2027. The internship requires a minimum of 20 hours per week. Monday through Friday availability preferred.
Salary Range: $20.00- $25.00 Hourly

Position Description

Provide support for general or department-specific administration of human resources processes and efforts for headquarters or business unit Human Resources team.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Embrace company culture, values, and provide support to Business Unit (BU) or Headquarters (HQ) Human Resources (HR) department team.
• Support Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) activities company-wide.
• Utilize HR systems, processes, and procedures to complete roles responsibilities.
• Assist in administration of HR key initiatives.
• Administer employee information changes and ensure data integrity in Human Resources related systems (e.g., HR Information Systems (HRIS), Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Learning Management System (LMS), and Talent Management Systems), including:
  • Maintain electronic personnel files to support legal compliance and manage records retention.
  • Learn to create and generate reports to support HR requests.
  • Assist in HR-related audit requests.
• Perform Talent Acquisition activities:
  • Coordinate interviews schedules and provide communication to applicants and candidates.
  • Support college recruitment and career fairs activities; create on-site visit schedule, conduct confirmation messages for participant attendance, and distribute brochures and handouts.
  • Distribute relevant onboarding materials to new hires.
  • Provide support related BU Availability and Needs meetings.
  • Assist in Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regulatory compliance tracking as directed.
  • Coordinate administrative pre-event materials, programs, and logistics for training events; and assist in preparation for HR-related meetings or events.
• Participate in A3 problem solving and contribute new ideas to support continuous improvement in overall services of HR team.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively pursuing Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Human Resources or Social Organizational Psychology, or related field
• Approachable and proactive with positive client service attitude
• Active listening skills with clear verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of organization, proactive, and ability to elevate work for prioritization
• Work independently with management oversight and in collaborative team environment
• Proficient in computer skills, Microsoft Office, and database applications

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.