INTERNSHIP - Human Resources & Talent Acquisition

Oneida ESC Group; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oneida ESC Group is seeking a Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Intern for Summer 2027 in Milwaukee, WI. This part-time internship runs Monday-Thursday, eight hours per day (32 hours weekly) in the HR and Talent Acquisition functions.

You will assist with posting jobs, resume screening, interviewing coordination, onboarding, HRIS data entry, and HR projects while gaining exposure to our tribal-owned organization and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment with sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support Talent Acquisition lifecycle: job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, scheduling, and communication.
• Assist with resume reviews and candidate qualification assessments.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain candidate information in ATS and assist employer-branding efforts.
• Support onboarding activities and HR documentation maintenance.
• Contribute to HRIS data entry and HR projects, while handling confidential data.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Independent with team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in HR / Business Admin / related field

Tools

ATS familiarity

HRIS familiarity

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Description

Wholly owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Oneida ESC Group (OESC) is a holding company that provides a consistent, cost-effective common management platform supporting our family of companies united under common ownership.

Oneida ESC Group has its roots in engineering, science, and construction. We are a family of tribally-owned diversified subsidiaries. We deliver Environmental Services, Engineering and Design Services, Construction Services, and Technical and Professional Services to government agencies and commercial customers worldwide.

Oneida ESC Group has an immediate opening for a Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Intern for the Summer of 2027 based out of our Milwaukee, WI Office. This is a part-time, summer internship scheduled for Monday-Thursday per week, eight hours per day (32 hours per week).

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition – Approximately 50%:

• Support the Talent Acquisition team throughout the full recruitment lifecycle, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, scheduling, and communication.
• Assist with reviewing resumes and identifying qualified candidates based on position requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate information within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support employer-branding initiatives.
• Assist with creating and maintaining recruiting communications and job postings.

Human Resources – Approximately 50%:

• Assist with day-to-day HR administrative activities and employee support.
• Support onboarding activities for new employees, including preparation of new-hire materials and coordination of onboarding tasks.
• Assist with maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Support HRIS data entry and maintenance while maintaining confidentiality of employee information.
• Assist with employee communications and HR-related projects.
• Support the development and organization of HR resources, forms, and procedures.
• Assist with tracking HR-related metrics and preparing reports.
• Conduct research related to HR practices, policies, employee engagement, and workplace trends.
• Provide administrative support for employee programs and initiatives.
• Assist with special projects across the Human Resources function as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship, work, volunteer, or academic experience related to Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), or other business systems.
• Experience with recruiting, interviewing, event coordination, or customer service.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or a related field.

About Us:

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide. Our family of companies includes:

• Oneida ESC Group (OESC)
• Oneida Professional Services (OPS)
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
• Mission Support Services (MS2)
• Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS)
• Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES)
• General Mechanical Corporation (GMC)
• LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2)
• Oneida Environmental (OE)

We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business-like delivery of services to enhance our customers' missions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Oneida ESC Group participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://www.e-verify.gov/

Oneida ESC Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Oneida ESC Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.