People Department Intern

Monteith; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Monteith Construction in Wilmington, NC seeks a People Department intern to support recruiting, onboarding, engagement, and HR operations. This part-time hourly role (15–25 hours/week) offers exposure to policy explanations, benefits administration, and maintaining employee records, under close supervision.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in human resources or related fields with strong communication skills and a commitment to confidentiality and professional growth within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in human resources, business, or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn, explain policies, and comply with laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate communication, interview coordination, and career fair preparation.
• Assist with new hire onboarding and help create a welcoming experience for new employees.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and company culture initiatives.
• Gain exposure to benefits administration, employee records, HR systems, and day-to-day HR operations.
• Help maintain accurate employee information, documentation, and People Department resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Education

Pursuing degree in human resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Onboarding tools

Job description

About Monteith Construction

As a commercial construction company in the Carolinas, our Purpose is to build exceptional buildings in a way that thrills our partners. We fully believe we cannot deliver exceptional projects without exceptional people. Whether building schools, hospitals, health centers, offices, or airports, we know that what we build in our community matters.

What You'll Do At Monteith

As a People Department intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the people, culture, and programs that make Monteith a great place to work. You’ll work alongside our People Department on a variety of initiatives while gaining exposure to recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, benefits, training, and other areas of human resources. This part-time (15-25 hours per week) hourly position will be based out of the Wilmington, NC office.

• Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate communication, interview coordination, and career fair preparation
• Assist with new hire onboarding and help create a welcoming experience for new employees
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and company culture initiatives
• Gain exposure to benefits administration, employee records, HR systems, and day-to-day HR operations
• Help maintain accurate employee information, documentation, and People Department resources

Experience You Should Have

• Working toward a degree in human resources, business, or another related field or experience in human resource-related job functions preferred.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn, understand, and explain company policies, procedures, as well as state and federal laws.
• Ability to keep all company information and material confidential at all times.

Required to Thrill at Monteith

• No Brilliant Jerks. At Monteith, we want collaborators and teammates.
• We Trust Your Good Judgment. Smart decision-making combined with best practices.
• It Can Be Done. Where possibility meets determination.
• Panic Slowly. There is a solution to every problem.
• Momentum. Our sustained, positive forward movement.

Diverse companies are better companies.

Monteith Construction understands that equity, inclusion, and diversity drive innovation. We want to make sure that anyone from any place feels that they can do their best work at our company. All forms of diversity are valued and valuable at Monteith Construction.