Talent Acquisition Intern
At a glance
Junior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Knobelsdorff Enterprises. Goodhue · internship.
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What you'll do
- Work with hiring managers to clarify what each open position calls for and share weekly progress on active searches
- Find and contact prospects through social platforms, portfolio sites, past applications, networking and community outreach
- Interview candidates to assess interest and qualifications, record findings, and refer suitable people to hiring managers
- Monitor recruiting measures such as hire sources and time-to-fill, while maintaining candidate records in the ATS
- Build future candidate pools and represent the employer online and in person
What you bring
- You are pursuing a degree in human resources, business administration, communications or a related area
- You can work from the Goodhue location five days each week
- You bring strong organization and attention to detail, along with the ability to juggle tasks
- You can communicate well in writing, conversation and presentations, and use Word, Excel and Outlook
Who this fits
This internship starts in May 2027 and suits someone currently studying a related subject who wants hands-on recruiting experience. The role is based onsite in Goodhue five days per week. You’ll also report progress on intern assignments and projects to the leadership team.
From the employer
Working at Knobelsdorff
Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.
Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.
If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you. This position will start May 2027.
You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
- Partner closely with hiring managers to identify each position’s requirements.
- Perform searches through social networks and portfolio sites to identify and interact with potential candidates.
- Contact past applicants for new job opportunities.
- Develop a network of potential candidates and industry professionals.
- Identify future hiring needs and proactively source potential hires.
- Measure and report on recruiting metrics such as source of hire and time-to-fill.
- Communicate weekly updates to hiring managers regarding their active positions.
- Create pipelines of passive candidates through different networking avenues and community outreach.
- Conduct qualification interviews to identify interest and qualifications of candidates, document accordingly and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
- Promote our employer brand online and offline.
- Track candidate information in the ATS.
- Additional duties as assigned.
You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:
- Ability to work in our Goodhue, MN location 5 days/week.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
- Report progress to the leadership team to help ensure intern tasks and projects are completed on time.
- Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
Pay Range
We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.
Pay Range: $20-25 per hour
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
- Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for long periods
- Must be capable of working in hot, cold, or wet conditions
- Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.
- Must be physically capable of digging and back-filling trenches
Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or email HR@KEway.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters
If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.