Human Resources Intern - Summer 2025 - Performance Contracting Group

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.

Performance Contracting Group is seeking a full-time paid intern to support the Human Resources Department during the summer of 2025 at our corporate headquarters in Lenexa, KS. As a key member of the HR Department, this individual is responsible for assisting with a wide range of projects related to HR and federal contracts compliance, recruiting, employee onboarding, and facilitation of our substance abuse prevention programming. 

The HR Intern will have opportunities to learn the practical application of:

• • Steps in the recruiting and hiring process, including: posting job openings, reviewing resumes, conducting phone interviews, and making job offers. 
  • The importance of employment law and compliance, especially regarding employment eligibility, confidentiality, proper maintenance of employee files, and forms management.
  • The significance of employment drug testing and an ongoing substance abuse prevention program.
  • The interrelationship of HR and Payroll in the areas of new employee paperwork, payroll issues related to onboarding and termination, and report generation.
  • Maintaining data integrity through audits and administrative management of HR Systems such as an HCM, ATS, employee file management systems, etc.
  • Collaboration with stakeholders in various Human Resources roles such as HR Business Partner, HR Systems Analyst, Employment Specialist, Recruiter, HR Administrator, and/or Substance Abuse Program Coordinator.
  • Management and administration of an employee benefits program, including health insurance, retirement plans, and initiatives promoting employee well-being.

Please note, this internship will run the course of 10 weeks during the summer of 2025. Generally, the typical working hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Basic Requirements:

• Must be in pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in Human Resources, Business, Business Administration, or similar during the summer of 2025
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for ten weeks during the summer of 2025
• Ability to multi-task and pivot to new projects, as needed
• Willing to take initiative within a team environment
• Maintain accountability for completion of independent work
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and/or Teams
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and operate with a sense of professionalism 

Preferred Requirements:

• Local to the KC Metro area

At Performance Contracting Group, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS:

Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters without a signed Fee Agreement in place AND before the resume is inputted into our applicant tracking system (iCIMS). Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed fee agreement AND proper resume submission, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party, will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company and reserves the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third party vendor.

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