People Operations Intern

PCL; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota, invites you to join as a Human Resources Intern.

You will support day-to-day HR and professional development activities, assist with recruiting, onboarding, HR data management, and training coordination, while engaging with employees and managers to uphold service excellence. The role starts January 2027 as a part-time position (20-25 hours/week) and transitions to full-time (40 hours/week) for the summer, offering meaningful projects

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as organizational, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional customer service approach and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• 18 years of age or older and possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Available to work in Minneapolis, MN, part-time during the workweek from January-May and full-time from May to August.
• Employment with PCL is contingent upon passing a substance abuse test conducted by a third party.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Human Resources and Professional Development operations through administrative support, research, reporting, and employee service activities.
• Assist with recruiting efforts, including candidate sourcing support, phone screenings, interview scheduling, and maintaining applicant tracking records.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including preparing onboarding plans, completing employment documentation, conducting orientation sessions, and facilitating new hire check-ins.
• Provide support to employees and managers by answering questions and assisting with HR systems, processes, and company communications.
• Assist with the administration and maintenance of employee data, HR databases, records, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate training and development activities by scheduling sessions, sending invitations, tracking attendance, managing training records, arranging logistics, and supporting facilitators during events.
• Support campus recruiting initiatives by registering for career fairs, posting positions, preparing recruiting materials, and representing the organization at recruitment events as needed.
• Assist with intern program coordination, including communications, onboarding activities, event planning, and engagement initiatives for summer interns.
• Help plan and coordinate employee engagement activities, outreach events, and other initiatives.
• Support employee programs and administrative processes, including wellness reimbursements, benefits tracking, and other HR-related activities.
• Conduct periodic jobsite visits to ensure required labor law and company postings are maintained and up to date.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with employees, managers, and internal stakeholders while delivering a high level of customer service.
• Demonstrate a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset aligned with company values and culture.
• Participate in projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Customer service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business administration or HR

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota, invites you to join as a Human Resources Intern.

You will support day-to-day HR and professional development activities, assist with recruiting, onboarding, HR data management, and training coordination, while engaging with employees and managers to uphold service excellence. The role starts January 2027 as a part-time position (20-25 hours/week) and transitions to full-time (40 hours/week) for the summer, offering meaningful projects