People Department Intern

Monteith Construction Corp.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Monteith Construction Corp. is seeking a People Department intern to gain hands‑on experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, benefits, and HR operations. This part‑time hourly role (15–25 hours/week) is based at the Wilmington, NC office.

You will support recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR records while learning policies, confidentiality, and best practices in a collaborative, non‑toxic environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in human resources, business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and explain company policies and state/federal laws.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting efforts, including posting jobs and coordinating interviews.
• Assist with onboarding new hires and creating a welcoming experience.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and culture initiatives.
• Assist with benefits administration, HR records, and HR systems operations.
• Help maintain accurate employee information and HR resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Policy explanation

Education

Pursuing degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS / HR systems

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.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

17.50 - 17.50 USD per hour(Monteith Wilmington)