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Human Resources Intern

Wolverine Construction

Grand Rapids, MI • 10/14/2026

Human Resources , Professional

Job Description

Job Description

We are excited that you are considering the next step in your career with Wolverine Construction. Our team is passionate about building great projects, developing talented people, and creating a workplace where employees can thrive. As a nationally recognized leader in construction, we specialize in industrial, multi-unit residential, healthcare, office, retail, and restaurant construction. We are proud to be recognized as one of the nation's "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For."

This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of Human Resources while working alongside experienced HR professionals. The position begins immediately and continues through the summer, allowing you to build meaningful experience in recruiting, employee lifecycle administration, HR compliance, employee engagement, and internship program management.

Responsibilities:
  • Support recruiting efforts through candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, and hiring process coordination.
  • Assist with full-cycle recruitment for select positions.
  • Coordinate candidate interviews and support recruiting events and technical school outreach activities.
  • Support onboarding activities, including pre-employment processes, new hire paperwork, and orientation coordination.
  • Maintain employee records and assist with employee status changes and offboarding processes.
  • Track training enrollments, certifications, and compliance-related documentation.
  • Assist with HR reporting and monthly workforce metrics.
  • Support leave administration and compliance-related recordkeeping.
  • Help coordinate the company's internship program, including intern communications, events, onboarding activities, jobsite visits, surveys, and program logistics.
  • Assist with employee engagement initiatives, committee activities, company events, and internal communications.
  • Provide administrative and project support across a variety of HR programs and initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in a Human Resources, Business, or related degree program and pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Available to work16-24 hours per week during the academic year and transition to full-time (40 hours per week) beginning in May.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Outgoing, proactive, and comfortable building relationships with employees, candidates, and interns.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Interested in gaining experience across multiple Human Resources disciplines, including recruiting, employee relations, compliance, training, and engagement.
Build Your Future Here

At Wolverine Construction, you'll do more than observeyou'll make meaningful contributions to real HR projects that impact our employees and business. You'll gain exposure to recruiting, onboarding, training, compliance, employee engagement, and internship program management while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your development. Through hands-on experience, networking opportunities, company events, and professional development activities, you'll build a strong foundation for a future career in Human Resources.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.