Student Human Resources Intern

Posted on 9/20/2025

RESPEC

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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