Labor Relations Intern - MN

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is offering an internship in Labor Relations for a student to gain hands-on experience with unions, investigations, and contract interpretation at a leading energy company. You will work with professionals who mentor you through negotiations, grievance processing, and researching historical data.

The program emphasizes strong verbal and written communication, problem solving, and collaborative teamwork, with a path to extend beyond the initial term based on performance.

Qualifications

• Current student, Senior or higher
• Enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or Business Administration
• Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week) and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.

Responsibilities

• Grievance Processing
• Employee Investigations
• Research
• Negotiations
• Project based work

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Research

Negotiations

Teamwork

Education

Industrial Relations

Human Resources

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Co-Pilot

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive – during your internship and beyond.

Labor Relations Consultants at Xcel Energy are the conduit between the Company and the Union on all matters affecting bargaining group members that require building a working relationship with our Union counterparts. An internship with Xcel Energy’s Labor Relations Department will expose the intern to various complexities of investigations, from contractual Agreements to grievance resolution, through first‑hand experience sitting at the negotiating table, research of historical data from a wide‑range historical archive, and exposure to legal writing through various types of communications. An internship with Labor Relations will also teach effective verbal communication, essential to problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and efficient progress in labor relations. You’ll be partnered with various members of Xcel Energy’s Labor Relations employees to support their work and learn multiple strategies and tactics essential for a successful career in labor relations. During your internship, you’ll be exposed to a wide array of labor relations topics, such as negotiations, grievance processing, and problem‑solving issues, where you’ll be able to hone your verbal and written communication skills, legal writing, and contract interpretation.

Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Grievance Processing
• Employee Investigations
• Research
• Negotiations
• Project based work

This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship’s initial term based on the candidate’s successful performance and Xcel Energy’s business needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current student, Senior or higher
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in any of the following: Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration
• Able to work full‑time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)and commuting to the designated work location in‑person, per our hybrid work policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
• Completed 3 years of undergraduate coursework, including classes in Industrial Relations, Management, Business, Human Resources
• Experience or Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Co‑Pilot
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy‑related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Non‑Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $19.50 to $24.50 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/15/26

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