Human Capital Internship

The Human Capital (HC) Intern will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of Human Capital, including employee engagement, HC operations, compliance, and administrative support. This internship is designed to provide exposure to real-world HC challenges while allowing you to contribute to meaningful projects that support our employees and business goals. In addition, the role will include supporting core administrative and operational functions similar to a Human Capital Assistant, providing a well-rounded perspective of HC and office operations.

This internship would be for December 2025 through March 2026

Responsibilities:

• Support the onboarding process by helping with E-Verify and I9 Documentation
• Assist in planning and coordinating employee events and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HC databases.
• Answer incoming calls, greet visitors, and support reception duties.
• Manage mail, shipping, deliveries, and office supplies.
• Assist with meeting logistics, scheduling, and conference room support.
• Help maintain internal platforms (SharePoint, Anchor, etc.).
• Support communication tasks including newsletters, meeting slides, and company updates.
• Assist with event logistics, company functions, and wellness committee activities.
• Provide travel and administrative support for executives and HC leadership.
• Audit and help create process documents for recurring tasks.
• Support special projects and cross-departmental needs as assigned.

Human Capital Intern Qualifications:

• Currently in pursuit of 2- or 4-year degree in Human Resources/Capital, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Prior office or internship experience within HR preferred.
• Experience in working with confidential information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, on computers and other electronic devices
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter, highly organized, and creative.
• Superior time management and organizational capabilities, including the ability to accurately benchmark project length and deliver on deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and re-prioritize at a moment’s notice.

Who is Brennan?

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) is a 100-year-old, family-owned company that specializes in water-based environmental remediation and marine construction headquartered in La Crosse, WI that offers our employees growth, challenging work, empowerment, and meaningful work. Brennan is known for tackling complex maritime projects, providing unique solutions through teamwork and collaboration, and maintaining a family-orientated culture.

Why choose us?

• We are a company voted by our employees as a certified Great Place to Work®, and recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace in Construction.
• Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
• Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
• We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.
• We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

J.F. Brennan Company Inc. (“Brennan”) and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Brennan, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Brennan mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Brennan employees, or to Brennan’s resume database will be considered Brennan property. Brennan will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Brennan will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Brennan’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Brennan will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Brennan’s Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee. No other Brennan employee is authorized to bind Brennan to any agreement regarding the placement of candidate by Agencies.