HR/Recruiting Intern (BHI)

HR/Recruiting Intern (Summer 2026) – Boulder Heavy Industries

Are you looking for a hands-on internship where you can gain real-world HR and Recruiting experience working on real hiring initiatives that directly impact business growth?

Boulder Heavy Industries is passionate about developing the next generation of business professionals through immersive, high-impact internship programs. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented HR/Recruiting Intern to join our team for Summer 2026.

This paid internship is full-time (5 days per week) during the summer and is onsite at our Boulder, CO office. Candidates must have reliable transportation to the Boulder office. Please do not apply if you are not local to Colorado and within commuting distance of Boulder or have plans to be in Boulder over the summer- relocation/housing assistance is not provided.

A Day in the Life:
As an HR/Recruiting Intern, you will gain valuable, marketable skills by engaging in and assisting with:

• Supporting the full-cycle recruitment process from job posting through candidate communication
• Posting job openings in our ATS (BambooHR) and sourcing candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, and other recruitment platforms
• Screening resumes and conducting initial phone screens
• Coordinating interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• Supporting candidate engagement and ensuring an exceptional experience throughout the hiring process
• Maintaining applicant tracking system (ATS) records
• Collaborating with the HR team to improve recruitment processes and strategies
• Supporting additional HR-related projects as needed

You will contribute meaningfully to real recruiting initiatives while learning how hiring strategy, candidate experience, and business needs work together in a professional environment.

Primary Internship Duties:

The HR/Recruiting Intern will support and enhance the Summer and Fall recruitment efforts across Boulder Heavy Industries. This includes:

• Assisting with candidate pipeline development and sourcing strategy improvements
• Supporting structured screening and interview coordination processes
• Enhancing candidate communication and overall experience
• Learning how recruitment metrics align with business growth goals
• Contributing ideas to improve recruiting workflows and employer branding effort.

This internship provides exposure to real-world recruiting workflows, hiring manager collaboration, and talent acquisition strategy development.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Human Resource/Talent Management, Business Administration (Human Resources concentration), Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Management, Organizational Psychology or a related field.
• Graduating in 2026 or 2027 preferred
• Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Be highly organized with attention to detail and excellent follow through
• Be able to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Have proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Suite
• Be able to quickly come up to speed with use of company HR/Applicant Tracking System (BambooHR)

What Will Get Our Attention:

• Previous internship or work experience in HR, recruiting, or a related field
• Experience using an ATS or HR database
• A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn about talent acquisition and HR best practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
• Drive and initiative to take on tasks
• Passion for company culture and enhancing the employee experience

Why You’ll Want to Join Us:

• Hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive work environment
• Exposure to full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition strategies
• Networking opportunities with HR and business professionals
• A fun, collaborative office culture in Boulder, CO
• Opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience that will set you apart in your career

We foster an open, welcoming, and collaborative environment where interns are valued contributors—not observers.

Compensation: $17–18/hour

COME AS YOU ARE: Your gender, your gods, your skin tone, and who you love don’t make a difference here. We’re all about building a team where talent shines and uniqueness is respected. At Boulder Heavy Industries, we hire based on smarts, skills, experience, and potential—nothing else. Whoever you are and wherever you come from, if you’re great at what you do, we want to hear from you!