Human Resources Intern (Kansas City)

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.

For more than 30 years, Turner's Kansas City office has helped shape our local skyline with projects such as Arrowhead Stadium, Sporting Park, and University of Kansas Hospital Physicians Medical Office Building. Kansas City’s current working portfolio includes everything from data centers to elaborate healthcare renovations to elementary schools.

Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great things together!

Position Description:

• Provide support for general or department-specific administration of human resources processes and efforts for headquarters or business unit Human Resources team.

Essentials Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Embrace company culture, values, and provide support to Business Unit (BU) or Headquarters (HQ) Human Resources (HR) department team.
• Support Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) activities company-wide.
• Utilize HR systems, processes, and procedures to complete roles responsibilities.
• Assist in administration of HR key initiatives.
• Administer employee information changes and ensure data integrity in Human Resources related systems (e.g., HR Information Systems (HRIS), Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Learning Management System (LMS), and Talent Management Systems), including:
• Maintain electronic personnel files to support legal compliance and manage records retention.
• Learn to create and generate reports to support HR requests.
• Assist in HR-related audit requests.

• Perform Talent Acquisition activities:
• Coordinate interviews schedules and provide communication to applicants and candidates.
• Support college recruitment and career fairs activities; create on-site visit schedule, conduct confirmation messages for participant attendance, and distribute brochures and handouts.
• Distribute relevant onboarding materials to new hires.
• Provide support related BU Availability and Needs meetings.
• Assist in Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regulatory compliance tracking as directed.
• Coordinate administrative pre-event materials, programs, and logistics for training events; and assist in preparation for HR-related meetings or events.
• Participate in A3 problem solving and contribute new ideas to support continuous improvement in overall services of HR team.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled and actively pursuing Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Human Resources or Social Organizational Psychology, or related field
• Approachable and proactive with positive client service attitude
• Active listening skills with clear verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of organization, proactive, and ability to escalate work for prioritization
• Work independently with management oversight and in collaborative team environment
• Proficient in computer skills, Microsoft Office, and database applications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity VEVRAA Federal Contractor