What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Intern - Alexandria, VA position at Rand Construction Corporation?
If working for a team of dynamic professionals that create award winning projects for some of the world’s most successful companies sounds exciting, rand* construction corporation is where you want to be. Voted a Great Place to Work for 15 years in a row, rand* provides a culture of excellence that offers unlimited growth. We are seeking a dynamic Human Resources (HR) Intern looking for a company where they can learn and grow.
What you’ll do: As rand* grows, the business is increasingly reliant on HR standardization and practice: this Summer 2025, you will be supporting the HR team with organization of tools and resources, policies and compliance, and onboarding needs. Day-to-day tasks will include organizing current HR policies for ease of use, ensuring compliance and consistency within our HR practice, and supporting our recruiting function as needed. This role will report to the HR Manager and will support various functions within the team as needed.
Why rand*? We are proud to consistently be named a “Best Place to Work” by local Business Journals, the Washington Post and Washingtonian Magazine. Our culture of excellence has produced close to 200 Industry awards for our quality of work from the following associations: Associated Builders and Contractors, Washington Building Congress, NAIOP, USGBC, IIDA and AIA. Most importantly, we love to promote from within. Most of our Executive Leadership began their careers at rand* in an entry level role.
Some key duties and responsibilities will be:
- Assist with developing standardized position descriptions and career mapping for preconstruction and platform positions.
- Assist with completing HIPAA-related compliance requirements and other annual state and federal compliance requirements.
- Review all EEO and DoL posters for offices and jobsites. Ensure rand* is posting the latest posters for state and federal compliance.
- Perform ad-hoc research on trends within the construction industry and how these trends pertain to the people side of the business.
- Assist with routine recurring administrative tasks associated with recruiting and onboarding.
Skills and abilities:
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field, HR, Business Administration or Management, Organizational Behavior, etc.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and exercising discretion when participating in sensitive conversations and topics related to HR and compliance.
- Detail oriented with a solutions mindset
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and communications.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently as needed
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- This position is in office 5 days a week.
rand* construction is committed to ensuring an inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer by providing opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.
