Specialist, Human Resources Early Career

WSB; Burnsville (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

WSB is seeking an Early Career Specialist to lead our national intern program, overseeing 60+ interns annually and supporting graduate engineers and new hires. You will own recruitment, orientation, mentorship, and summer programming while partnering with universities and industry groups to build a strong national talent pipeline.

You will guide hiring managers, track program metrics, and maintain compliant records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 2–4 years of HR, talent acquisition or campus recruiting experience.
• PHR, SHRM-CP or HRIP certification preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for interns and early career professionals.
• Partner with universities and industry groups to build pipelines.
• Coordinate internship and early career programs, including orientation.
• Guide hiring managers to align early career strategies.
• Support development pathways for graduate engineers and other early career hires.
• Track program metrics and recommend improvements.
• Attend career fairs and campus recruitment events.
• Serve as point of contact for interns and early career staff.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Maintain records for recruitment activities.

Skills

Campus recruiting

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/SHRM-CP/HRIP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas.The Early Career Specialist leads WSB’s national intern program, overseeing 60+ interns each year. This role owns the full intern experience, from recruitment and coordination to engagement, development, and the execution of summer programming. The Specialist also supports our early career professionals program for graduate engineers and new full-time hires, helping them onboard and grow in their first years with the company. By creating meaningful early career experiences, this role builds a strong national talent pipeline and supports long-term employee growth and retention. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us. This role will be based in one of our Twin Cities offices - Golden Valley, Burnsville, or St. Paul, MN.

What You Will Do

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for college-level interns and early career professionals, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Partner with universities, technical schools, and industry organizations to build talent pipelines.
• Coordinate and manage internship and early career development programs, including orientation, mentorship, and training initiatives.
• Partner with and guide hiring managers to understand workforce needs and align early career strategies accordingly.
• Support development pathways and experiences for graduate engineers and other early career hires beyond internship conversion.
• Track and analyze program metrics to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Organize and attend career fairs, networking events, and campus recruitment activities.
• Serve as a key point of contact for interns, graduate engineers, and early career staff, offering guidance, engagement, and support throughout their early journey with the firm.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies related to hiring and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to recruitment and program activities.
• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, or campus recruiting, preferably in the AEC industry.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or HRIP certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with standard office equipment, WSB offers a hybrid work environment.
• Minimal travel may be required.

Who We Are

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.