Student Human Resources Intern
Posted on 9/20/2025

RESPEC
No salary listed
Rapid City, SD, USA
In Person
Job Description
RESPEC is a nationally recognized engineering consulting company seeking a human resources intern for our Rapid City, SD office.
The ideal student for this position has a proven desire to learn Human Resources. As a Human Resources (HR) intern, you can expect to collaborate with a seasoned team of HR professionals. You will also enjoy working day to day on functions and projects that contribute to our company-wide business initiatives. Our goal for your summer internship will be to give you an edge to advance your professional development through continuous growth and innovation while gaining comprehensive real-world experience. You will be learning on the job by supporting various functions of the Human Resources department, including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, leave, reporting, and documenting/updating company policies.
- Provide project support including creating and/or updating Human Resources related documents, processes, resources and presentations
- Work with the HR Team and our HRIS to create people analytic strategies that support business objectives
- Collaborate with HR team to assist with other key Human Resource initiatives and projects as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
- Junior or senior level and currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration, HR Management, Organizational Management or Development, or other related study
- Demonstrated academic achievement
- Support our HR department brand internally by demonstrating preparedness, intelligence, follow-through, positivity, and integrity at all times
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and strict confidentiality of employee and company information
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Preferred:
- Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools
- Excellent technical skills and an ability to interpret data
- Proficient in HRIS and talent management systems.

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