Human Resources Intern

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is looking for a motivated Human Resources Intern to work with our HR team across multiple focus areas including Communications, Compensation and Benefits, DEI, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, and Training & Development.

You will gain hands-on experience in onboarding, data gathering, benchmarking, drafting communications, and supporting annual HR processes. The internship emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and making an impact from day one.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate four-year degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented, organized, able to manage multiple priorities and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple HR projects and day-to-day tasks across teams.
• Attend meetings, conduct research, gather data, and draft communications.
• Assist onboarding, succession planning, performance and compensation cycles.
• Help create and review job descriptions for professional and trade roles.
• Analyze company metrics such as hiring, turnover and succession planning.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Customer service

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Human Resources Intern

Join a team that's passionate about building inspiring spaces and pushing the industry forward in smarter, more innovative ways. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. At Mortenson, we're grounded in offering meaningful work, real career growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter.

We're looking for motivated, adaptable individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a diverse range of people. If you're proactive, curious, and ready to make an impact while growing your career, check out our opportunities!

As an intern, you'll get hands‑on experience right away, working alongside project teams and partners to keep things moving. You'll help solve real problems, stay organized, communicate across teams, and make an impact from day one while building the foundation for your career.

Responsibilities

Our HR team at Mortenson is growing! The team has many opportunities for an intern to learn and provide value and a fresh perspective to key projects we will be accomplishing in 2027! This integrated experience as our Human Resources Intern will allow you to support multiple teams, assisting with a variety of projects and day‑to‑day tasks. Our department includes teams with these focus areas:

• Communications
• Compensation and Benefits
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• HR Business Partners
• HR Information Systems
• Talent Acquisition
• Training & Development

Highlights of your time with this Mortenson internship will include:

• Partner with a mentor to guide your work through the summer

Support projects that are critical to our department's key initiatives for the year, which may include:

• Attending meetings
• Conducting research
• Gathering data and benchmarking
• Drafting communications
• Managing logistics
• Providing updates to stakeholders
• Assist with annual processes that initiate within HR, for example: onboarding, succession planning, Career Development Discussions, annual performance review cycle, compensation cycle, etc.
• Conduct analysis of company metrics, such as hiring, performance, succession planning, and turnover
• Create and review job descriptions for both professional and trade positions, ensuring alignment with current roles by auditing existing descriptions
• Assist with day-to-day duties as assigned across departments

Program Overview:

Our summer intern program (May - August 2027) is designed to give you real, hands‑on experience from day one, working on meaningful projects that directly impact the business. You'll gain exposure to innovative work, build professional skills through development opportunities, and be supported by a team that values your growth. Your ideas matter here, and you'll have the chance to contribute, learn, and make a difference while exploring your career path.

Required Qualifications:

Cultivate your skills in your chosen field of study and build your career with Mortenson. We look forward to hearing from you if you:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four‑year degree in Human Resources, Business, or other related degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have previous related internship experience
• Are currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior
• Have a basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving skills and show initiative and leadership
• Showcase a positive and professional attitude and solid customer service skills
• Are detail‑oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple competing priorities

The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $18. Students may be paid higher wages based on their year in school.

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.