Talent Acquisition Intern

Knobelsdorff; Minnesota; On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Knobelsdorff in Goodhue, MN seeks a student intern in Human Resources to support recruiting efforts and candidate management. You will partner with managers, identify requirements, and source passive candidates through networks and portfolio sites.

The role emphasizes building pipelines, qualifying candidates, and reporting on hiring metrics while promoting the employer brand both online and offline. This is a hands-on learning opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Communications.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to share progress with leadership and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to identify position requirements.
• Search networks and portfolios to find potential candidates.
• Reach out to past applicants for new opportunities.
• Develop networks of candidates and industry professionals.
• Identify future hiring needs and source potential hires proactively.
• Measure recruiting metrics like source of hire and time-to-fill.
• Provide weekly updates to hiring managers on active openings.
• Create pipelines of passive candidates through networking and outreach.
• Conduct qualifications interviews and present qualified candidates.
• Promote employer branding online and offline.
• Maintain candidate data in the ATS.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Pursuing degree in HR/Business/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands‑on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting‑edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands‑on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family‑owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.

This position will start May 2027.

Job Description

• Partner closely with hiring managers to identify each position's requirements.
• Perform searches through social networks and portfolio sites to identify and interact with potential candidates.
• Contact past applicants for new job opportunities.
• Develop a network of potential candidates and industry professionals.
• Identify future hiring needs and proactively source potential hires.
• Measure and report on recruiting metrics such as source of hire and time‑to‑fill.
• Communicate weekly updates to hiring managers regarding their active positions.
• Create pipelines of passive candidates through different networking avenues and community outreach.
• Conduct qualification interviews to identify interest and qualifications of candidates, document accordingly and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Promote our employer brand online and offline.
• Track candidate information in the ATS.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in our Goodhue, MN location 5 days/week.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Report progress to the leadership team to help ensure intern tasks and projects are completed on time.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.

Additional Information

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $20-25 per hour

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for long periods
• Must be capable of working in hot, cold, or wet conditions
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of digging and back‑filling trenches

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)

KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we'll work with you.