Human Resources Intern

Human Resources Intern

Company Overview

Benchmark is a premier design-build, site and underground utility construction firm, completing over 500 projects spanning over nine (9) years. With a heavy focus on mission critical facilities, our teams collaborate seamlessly to ensure our customers receive the highest level of service in the construction industry. At Benchmark, our success is fueled by our exceptional workforce. We prioritize training and professional development, encouraging our team to expand and enhance their skills so they can fully realize their potential.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Intern supports the HR department with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks while gaining hands-on exposure to human resources practices in a construction environment. This internship is designed to provide practical experience supporting onboarding, recruiting coordination, employee records management, and compliance activities under supervision, while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with new hire onboarding processes, including preparing paperwork, orientation materials, and tracking completion of required documents. 
• Support employee record maintenance, including filing, scanning, and organizing confidential personnel documents. 
• Assist with data entry and audits to ensure accuracy of employee information under supervision. 
• Help track employee training, certifications, and compliance requirements. - Maintain HR logs, rosters, and internal tracking spreadsheets. 
• Assist with job posting coordination, resume organization, and candidate tracking. 
• Support interview scheduling and candidate communications as directed by HR. 
• Observe recruiting workflows to understand hiring processes and compliance requirements. 
• Observe and assist with I-9 and E-Verify processing under supervision.  
• Support coordination of pre-employment screenings, including background checks and drug testing. 
• Learn how HR supports field employees and jobsite onboarding, including safety documentation and policy acknowledgments. 
• Assist with preparation for internal audits and compliance reviews. 
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and compliance-related information. 
• Support HR projects and process documentation as assigned.
• Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in a Human Resources, Business Administration, or related degree program. 
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). 
• Ability to work in an office environment and interact professionally with employees at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources. 
• Exposure to HR coursework, recruiting, or administrative support roles. 
• Interest in learning HRIS and applicant tracking systems. 
• Comfort working in a construction or field-oriented environment. 
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Program Development & Career Path

This internship is designed to provide meaningful exposure to HR operations in a construction environment. Interns receive ongoing feedback and hands-on experience supporting onboarding, compliance, recruiting coordination, and employee support functions. High-performing interns may be considered for future HR Assistant or HR Generalist roles based on performance, business needs, and graduation timing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benchmark Utility Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.