Human Resources Intern - Summer 2026

Egan Company • Champlin, MN

1d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for an exciting way to spend your summer while gaining real-world experience? Join Egan Company as a Human Resources Intern for Summer 2026! Were seeking a motivated intern to help our new tradespeople get from "hired" to "on-site" for two major solar energy projects ramping up this summer. This is a 100% in-office role based at our Champlin, MN location, offering you a front-row seat to how our HR team works together to support people, culture, and business operations. To stay in sync with the solar project teams, this role follows a schedule of 7:00am3:30pm, Monday through Friday, giving you a head start on the day and time to enjoy the afternoon. As an intern, youll also participate in our Summer Internship Program, where youll engage in our events including: Jobsite Ride-Along: Visit job sites to see our projects, trades professionals, and safety culture in action. Insights Discovery Workshop: Learn about your professional style and how to work effectively with others. Networking: Learn from leaders as part of our Coffee and Career Conversations" event and be paired with an early career mentor as part of our Intern Connect program. Our internship program lasts 12 weeks, with flexible start and end dates to meet the needs of your school and extracurricular schedule.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program in Human Resources or related field (i.e. business).
• 3.0 GPA or higher given priority consideration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be comfortable and professional when speaking to others by phone and email.
• Self-motivated with strong integrity and ethics.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy while handling large volumes of data and sensitive paperwork.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in and meet deadlines to help ensure hiring and labor needs are met and manage multiple priorities at one time.
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and in accordance with privacy laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sheets, Docs, Slides).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the construction industry and labor unions is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to new solar project hires by phone and email to walk them through their next steps and answer any questions to ensure a smooth new-hire experience.
• Coordinate and track pre-employment drug testing; monitor results closely to ensure candidates are cleared for work as quickly as possible.
• Update project hiring tracking sheets daily.
• Once a worker is cleared, proactively notify the project team and the new hire to confirm their start date.
• Review Form I-9s for accuracy and enter them into E-Verify.
• Maintain electronic files for all drug test results and I-9 documentation.
• Process employee paperwork and set up new employees in the payroll system by the end of the day they are hired.
• Prepare physical orientation materials by assembling and binding orientation booklets.
• Partner with the payroll team to assist with special projects and tasks related to prevailing wage requirements, as needed
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of new-hire orientation for field employees on non-solar projects, as needed.
• Assist the HR team with other special projects and tasks, as needed.

Benefits

• Well-being: youre offered comprehensive mental healthcare and support for you and your family
• Professional Development: we support your learning and career growth by offering regular learning and development opportunities both on the job and as part of the summer internship program.
• Community Involvement: our Beyond the Jobsite program supports causes in the communities in which we live and work through regular volunteer events to connect with each other and help those in need
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST): accrue paid leave that can be used for certain reasons related to sickness and safety

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees