Human Resources Internship - Irving, TX (Summer 2027)

Builders FirstSource; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, invites you to join our HR internship program in Irving, Texas. You will gain exposure to onboarding, employee engagement, benefits administration, compliance initiatives, and special projects under supervision.

You'll work across core HR practices and business operations, supporting data collection, reporting, and process improvements while developing important professional skills in a collaborative, people‑first culture.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree; GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Junior or senior level considered for internship.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding activities and prepare new hire paperwork.
• Assist benefits administration, employee communication, and benefits orientation.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation compliant with policies and regulations.
• Support employee recognition, engagement programs, and event coordination.
• Participate in HR projects involving data gathering, reporting, and process improvement.
• Prepare materials for departmental reports, audits, and compliance tasks.
• Assist with training scheduling, tracking participation, and materials prep.
• Participate in team meetings and cross-functional projects.
• Assist with employee relations inquiries and route to HR team.
• Support exit interview administration and trend analysis.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Problem solving

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you'll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

PURPOSE

Gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and hands-on Human Resources assignments. The Human Resources Intern will support various HR functions, including onboarding, employee engagement, benefits administration, compliance initiatives, and special projects. Work is performed under direct supervision while providing valuable exposure to core HR practices and business operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support onboarding activities, including preparing new hire paperwork, coordinating orientation sessions, and ensuring a positive employee experience.
• Assist with benefits administration processes, employee communication, and benefits orientation activities.
• Help maintain employee records and HR documentation while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations.
• Support employee recognition and engagement programs by assisting with planning, communication, and coordination of events and initiatives.
• Participate in HR projects involving data gathering, reporting, research, and process improvement efforts.
• Assist with compiling and organizing information for departmental reports, audits, and compliance-related activities.
• Support training and development initiatives, including scheduling training sessions, tracking participation, and preparing materials.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and cross-functional projects.
• Assist with employee relations initiatives and help direct employee inquiries to appropriate HR team members.
• Support exit interview administration and assist with analyzing feedback and identifying trends.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree. Prefer GPA of 3.0 or higher. Prefer junior or senior level, but will consider other class levels.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people at all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable communicating and interacting with employees, candidates, and business partners.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary, but position may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate is eager to learn about Human Resources, enjoys working with people, demonstrates professionalism and initiative, and is interested in gaining practical experience across multiple HR disciplines, including recruitment, employee engagement, compliance, benefits, and HR operations.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people-first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what's possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call [phone] or email: [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.