About the role#
Austin Industrial offers a 12-week summer internship for students pursuing a career in human resources. You will work from our corporate headquarters in Dallas, gaining exposure to recruiting, employee engagement, compensation, benefits, and HR operations. This full-time program allows you to collaborate with subject-matter experts across our construction lines of business while participating in social events and site visits.
What you'll do#
- Explore HR disciplines including recruiting, employee engagement, and compensation.
- Develop analytical skills by reviewing processes and interpreting workforce data to recommend improvements.
- Assist in daily activities to learn the operations of a business environment.
- Complete a final project that combines classroom knowledge with real-world experience to deliver a tangible solution.
- Support cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with managers and business leaders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or Economics.
- Junior or Senior status is strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills are required, including the ability to produce and analyze data.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week on-site in Dallas.
Location & details#
- Location: Dallas, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 17, 2027, to August 6, 2027).
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
About Austin Industrial, Inc.
Austin Industrial provides construction, maintenance, and soft craft services to the energy, oil, gas, and chemical sectors. Founded in 1918, the company operates as a merit shop and is employee-owned. It maintains a workforce of nearly 2,000 people. The firm is based in La Porte, Texas.
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