Human Resources Intern

About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937 Hensel Phelps specializes in building development construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government commercial transportation critical facilities and healthcare. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BDC Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership Integrity Builder Diversity and Community Hensel Phelps brings our clients visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

The Human Resources Intern will support the HR Operations team with day-to-day administrative and support activities. This role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to how Human Resources supports employees and leaders across the company. The intern will assist with organizing information maintaining records supporting projects and helping the HR team deliver consistent and professional service.
This summer internship is suitable for either a high school or college student interested in learning more about Human Resources business operations or working in a professional office environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the HR Operations team
• Assist with organizing and maintaining employee files spreadsheets and HR documentation
• Help prepare reports trackers and basic data summaries
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities such as preparing materials and checklists
• Assist with filing scanning and data entry tasks
• Help update HR forms templates and internal resources
• Support special HR projects and process improvement initiatives
• Answer or route basic employee questions to the appropriate HR team member
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the HR Operations team

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in high school or college
• Interest in Human Resources business or administrative work
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Reliable organized and able to follow instructions
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Professional communication skills and a positive attitude

Physical Work Classification & Demands:

Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The individual in this position will periodically walk kneel sit crouch reach stoop read/see speak push pull lift stand and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.

Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets office machinery boxes cabinets etc.

Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator copy machine phone computer and computer printer.

The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.

Constantly computes analyzes and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.

Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.

The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.

Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.

Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures

Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

Compensation Range (Colorado Only)

$20.00 USD per hour

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression domestic partner status pregnancy disability citizenship genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Required Experience:

Intern