Human Resources Intern

Turner Construction Company; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an HR intern to provide support across HR processes for HQ or BU teams. You will help administer initiatives, maintain personnel records, and assist with audits and reporting.

This seasonal, non-exempt internship emphasizes learning in payroll-adjacent systems, recruitment support, and onboarding materials, with a Monday–Friday schedule preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BA/BS in HR or related field from an accredited program.
• Approachable and proactive with a positive client service attitude.
• Excellent active listening with clear verbal and written communication.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to prioritize tasks.
• Capable of working independently with supervision and in teams.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office, and database apps.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for HR processes and efforts for HQ or BU HR teams.
• Assist in administering HR initiatives and key programs.
• Maintain electronic personnel files to support compliance and records retention.
• Learn to generate reports and support HR requests.
• Assist in HR audits and OFCCP regulatory tracking as directed.
• Coordinate interviews, campus recruiting, onboarding materials, and candidate communications.
• Support training event logistics and meeting preparations.
• Contribute to HR continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Positive client service

Active listening

Organizational skills

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Details

• Division: New York North
• Project Location(s): Albany, NY 12205 USA
• Job Type: Seasonal
• Job Classification: Intern
• Job Family: Human Resources
• Compensation: Intern Non-Exempt

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

This position 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.