Human Resources Intern: Talent Acquisition

MPR Associates, Inc. (MPR), a thriving multi-discipline, specialty engineering services and consulting firm, is actively seeking a capable and motivated Human Resources Intern to join our Human Resources, Talent Acquisition team. If you are seeking a unique, challenging, and rewarding career opportunity, MPR may be the right company for you.

Founded in 1964, MPR has a wide and growing client base in the fields of power and energy, federal services, and health and life sciences, in the United States as well as internationally. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, we also have offices in East Lyme, Connecticut, Burlington, Massachusetts, and Salt Lake City, Utah. MPR makes challenging projects successful, delivering safe and reliable technical solutions across the entire project or product life-cycle to benefit our clients and society as a whole. We hire the best and brightest, which results in a high-performance culture built on trust and respect, making MPR an exceptional place to work.

General Job Description

MPR is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Human Resources Intern to support a variety of recruiting initiatives. This individual will assist our internal recruiting teams with administrative and coordination tasks throughout each stage of the hiring process. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their experience in the field of talent acquisition and human resources while contributing to a fast-paced, mission-driven organization. This position is located in-person in our Alexandria, VA, office reporting to the Recruiting Manager. We are seeking a 15 to 20-hour per week commitment, with flexibility to support those enrolled in a University Program.

Participate in the complex scheduling of interviews, travel arrangements, and meetings between candidates and hiring teams.
• Support and coordinate recruiting events such as career fairs, info sessions, and networking events.
• Assist with job posting and ensuring open roles are published across appropriate channels.
• Collaborate with hiring teams, and the Recruiting Manager, to conduct initial sourcing activities using job boards, LinkedIn, and other platforms to identify qualified candidates for open positions.
• Maintain candidate records and ensure smooth workflows.
• Communicate professionally with candidates and internal stakeholders to provide updates, answer questions, and guide them through recruiting processes.

• Currently enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor's degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.

• No prior professional experience required; relevant coursework, projects, or internships are a plus.
• Experience handling multiple projects and initiatives and the ability to prioritize based on changing demands is required.
• Willingness to learn recruiting best practices i.e. compliance standards and applicable employment regulations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong focus on building positive working relationships and contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.
• Exceptional time and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Persistent, questioning attitude and ability to accept that in others.
• Motivated to expand skills and knowledge, as well as tackle new problem and take on new responsibilities.

MPR Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other classification as required by applicable laws. MPR is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer.