Human Resources Intern

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC; Mountainville (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC in Mountainville, NY is seeking a Human Resources Intern for Fall 2026 to gain hands-on experience in HR.

You will assist with recruitment and onboarding, update Help Wanted ads, screen applicants in our ATS, conduct reference checks, perform data entry, and provide general administrative support to the HR team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's in Business Administration with an interest in HR.
• Flexible work approach to changing priorities within the department.
• Excellent computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality regarding payroll, benefits, and employee issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Help with posting ads and recruiting materials.
• Manage and screen applicants in the ATS.
• Perform candidate reference checks and data entry.
• Provide general administrative support to HR.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Business Administration

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Position: Human Resources Intern

Location: Mountainville, NY

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id: 1600-2026

# of Openings: 1

Tectonic is currently seeking a Human Resources Intern for Fall 2026 to support our Corporate Office located in Orange County, NY! This is a paid position that provides excellent opportunity to gain valuable exposure to the field of Human Resources while working closely with a diverse group of HR Professionals!

The HR Intern will be responsible for assisting with our recruitment and onboarding process, which will include assisting with Help Wanted Ads, managing and screening applicants within our Applicant Tracking System, performing candidate reference checks, performing data entry, and assisting with other administrative functions to help support our Human Resource Department.

Qualifications

• Should be currently pursuing an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, with a demonstrated interest and basic understanding of HR;
• Ability to work in a flexible way that allows for changes in assignments and priorities depending upon identified needs of the department and the Company;
• Excellent computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Able to work well independently as well as part of a team;
• Good sense and sound judgement in practical matters;
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding payroll, benefits, and employee issues.

Physical Requirements

In order to perform the essential functions of this position, the candidate must be able to constantly assume a stationary position, and must handle and/or feel documents, materials, and/or equipment to perform necessary tasks, sometimes repetitively. The candidate must be able to occasionally maneuver within the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and may exert up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally. Constantly, they must be able to receive and convey detailed or important information with others via the Corporate e-mail system, telephone system, and in person.

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

Pay Range

Tectonic's goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidate's work location, experience, education, certifications, and capabilities compared to the advertised position.

Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00 / hour

Pay Range: $16 - $18 per hour

Tectonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Tectonic participates in USCIS E-Verify to verify employment authorization.