Human Resources Internship Summer 2027

The Opportunity

RETTEW is seeking a Human Resources Intern (HR Assistant) to join our HR team and contribute to strategic initiatives that support talent acquisition employer branding workforce planning employee experience and organizational development.

This opportunity is designed for a student who wants to gain meaningful hands-on experience in Human Resources while working on projects that create real business value. Rather than focusing solely on administrative tasks you will collaborate with HR professionals on initiatives that influence how RETTEW attracts develops engages and retains talent.

You will support recruiting efforts assist with employer branding initiatives contribute to workforce planning projects help improve HR processes and provide a student perspective on the employee and candidate experience. Youll also play a role in supporting RETTEWs award-winning ASPIRE Internship Program helping ensure a positive and engaging experience for interns across the organization. RETTEWs ASPIRE program provides interns with professional development leadership engagement mentorship opportunities and hands-on project experience.

As one of the Pennsylvania Chambers Best Places for Interns RETTEW is committed to providing meaningful work professional development mentorship and opportunities for interns to make a lasting impact on the organization.

Work Environment

Workplace Designation: Hybrid

Locations: Allentown or Lancaster Pennsylvania

This position combines in-office collaboration with remote-work flexibility and provides opportunities to work alongside HR professionals recruiters business leaders and interns across the organization.

What Youll Do

As a Human Resources Intern you will support a variety of HR initiatives while gaining exposure to multiple areas of the profession.

You will work closely with members of the HR team on projects related to recruiting employer branding workforce planning employee experience and organizational development. You will also help support RETTEWs ASPIRE Internship Program and contribute ideas that enhance the employee and intern experience.

• Support talent acquisition initiatives and recruiting activities.
• Assist with internship and entry-level recruiting efforts.
• Support campus recruiting and university outreach initiatives.
• Help prepare for career fairs recruiting events and student engagement activities.
• Research recruiting trends labor market insights and best practices.
• Assist in developing and updating employer branding materials.
• Contribute ideas that enhance RETTEWs visibility as an employer of choice.
• Assist with updating and maintaining job descriptions.
• Support career pathing workforce planning and organizational development initiatives.
• Participate in compensation market research and HR analytics projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Assist with onboarding and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide feedback and recommendations from a student and early-career professional perspective.
• Collaborate with HR team members on special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Support communications and resources that enhance the employee experience.
• Assist with planning coordination and execution of activities associated with RETTEWs ASPIRE Internship Program.
• Support intern onboarding communications events and engagement activities.
• Gather feedback from interns and stakeholders to support continuous improvement of the internship experience.
• Participate in meetings presentations and professional development opportunities.
• Build relationships with professionals across the organization while gaining exposure to multiple career paths within HR.

What Were Looking For

• Current enrollment in a Bachelors or Masters degree program in Human Resources Business Administration Management Organizational Leadership Psychology Communications Marketing or a related field.
• Rising Junior Rising Senior or Graduate Student preferred.
• Strong interest in Human Resources Talent Acquisition Employer Branding Organizational Development or Employee Experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to communicate professionally with employees managers candidates and external stakeholders.
• Ability to commute to either Allentown or Lancaster Pennsylvania.

Candidates do not need experience in every area listed below. We value curiosity initiative and a willingness to learn.

• Prior internship work-study or professional experience.
• Involvement in student organizations leadership programs or campus activities.
• Interest in talent acquisition and recruiting.
• Interest in employer branding and recruitment marketing.
• Experience with event planning or project coordination.
• Experience creating presentations communications or marketing materials.
• Experience with social media content creation or branding initiatives.
• Experience conducting research and presenting recommendations.
• Interest in workforce planning compensation or HR analytics.
• Interest in employee engagement organizational development or company culture initiatives.
• Knowledge of Handshake or other campus recruiting platforms.
• Experience working collaboratively within teams.
• Demonstrated leadership initiative or problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer

At RETTEW youll have the opportunity to gain meaningful experience across multiple Human Resources disciplines while contributing to projects that influence the employee and candidate experience.

Youll have opportunities to:

• Gain hands-on exposure to Talent Acquisition Employer Branding Workforce Planning and Employee Experience.
• Work directly with experienced HR and Talent Acquisition professionals.
• Contribute to projects that support organizational growth and employee development.
• Help strengthen RETTEWs employer brand and campus recruiting presence.
• Support and improve an award-winning internship program.
• Collaborate with leaders and employees across multiple business units.
• Develop project management communication research and analytical skills.
• Share your perspective and contribute new ideas that influence HR programs and initiatives.
• Build a professional network and gain insight into potential HR career paths.
• Explore future opportunities within RETTEW and the engineering and consulting industry.
• Gain experience at a company recognized as one of Pennsylvanias Best Places for Interns.

About RETTEW

RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned engineering and consulting firm providing multidisciplinary services across transportation land development water and wastewater environmental and geotechnology energy surveying and facilities and construction.

Our culture is grounded in our core values: Act Like an Owner Value Relationships and Exemplify Excellence. Our employee-owners collaborate across disciplines to solve complex challenges deliver meaningful results for clients and build rewarding careers.

RETTEW offers interns meaningful project work mentorship professional development opportunities and exposure to company leadership through our ASPIRE Internship Program. ASPIRE is designed to provide students with real-world experience professional growth and opportunities to build lasting connections across the organization. ASPIRE - I...p Brochure

RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process please contact us at to request assistance.

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