Talent Acquisition Intern Jobs in Minnesota
Talent Acquisition Intern jobs in Minnesota concentrate in corporate human resources, healthcare systems, and financial services, with the Twin Cities metro anchoring the overwhelming majority of openings and secondary activity in Rochester and Duluth. Large employers with established HR teams such as Target, UnitedHealth Group, and Mayo Clinic consistently bring on talent acquisition interns to support full-cycle recruiting, employer branding, and candidate sourcing. The most in-demand specialties are volume hiring support, diversity recruiting, and HR technology coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Working at Knobelsdorff (KE)
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 value. Starting your career with KE 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.
Job Purpose
This role supports the Talent Acquisition team and the Energy Division by coordinating recruiting and onboarding activities that help create a positive candidate and new hire experience. You’ll be responsible for supporting the hiring process from the time a position opens through a new employee’s onboarding experience, including interview coordination, candidate communication, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding activities. Success in this role means keeping hiring and onboarding processes organized, efficient, and moving forward, all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.
What You’ll Do
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:
Recruiting Coordination
- Support recruiters and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
- Coordinate interviews and serve as a point of contact for candidates.
- Manage candidate activity and workflows within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Post and maintain job openings on internal and external job boards.
- Support offer letters, acceptance documentation, and pre-employment requirements.
- Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, employment verifications, and other pre-employment activities.
- Maintain accurate recruiting records and track open positions.
- Support career fairs, hiring events, employee referral programs, and recruiting outreach.
- Assist with recruiting metrics, reporting, and hiring updates.
Onboarding & New Hire Experience
- Serve as a primary point of contact for new hires from offer acceptance through onboarding.
- Coordinate pre-boarding communications, required paperwork, orientations, and training schedules.
- Coordinate new hire travel arrangements as needed.
- Partner with HR, hiring managers, IT, Safety, and other teams to prepare new hires for their first day.
- Monitor onboarding milestones and follow up to support a positive new hire experience.
- Support new hire engagement and retention efforts during the first year of employment.
- Identify opportunities to improve onboarding processes and create efficiencies.
Administrative & Compliance Support
- Maintain recruiting, onboarding, and personnel records with a high degree of confidentiality.
- Help ensure recruiting and onboarding processes align with company policies and applicable employment requirements.
- Support audits, reporting needs, and compliance initiatives.
- Assist with Talent Acquisition and HR projects, process improvements, and special initiatives.
What You Bring
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:
- 1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, onboarding, talent acquisition, HR, or a related role.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
- Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Experience supporting recruiting efforts in construction, energy, manufacturing, skilled trades, engineering, or field service environments preferred.
- Knowledge of recruiting, onboarding, and employment best practices preferred.
- Experience supporting high-volume hiring initiatives preferred.
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: $26.12 - $28.77 per hour
Total Rewards Statement
As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- Performance-based incentives
- Paid weekly with competitive wages
- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.
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.
Typical requirements may include:
- Ability to perform work primarily in an office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
- Ability to frequently use a computer, keyboard, mouse, phone, and other standard office equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through virtual platforms.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment associated with recruiting events and career fairs.
- Ability to travel to career fairs, hiring events, company locations, or other recruiting-related events as needed.
Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at 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:
- EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)
KE E-Verify
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.
Working at Knobelsdorff (KE)
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 value. Starting your career with KE 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.
Job Purpose
This role supports the Talent Acquisition team and the Energy Division by coordinating recruiting and onboarding activities that help create a positive candidate and new hire experience. You’ll be responsible for supporting the hiring process from the time a position opens through a new employee’s onboarding experience, including interview coordination, candidate communication, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding activities. Success in this role means keeping hiring and onboarding processes organized, efficient, and moving forward, all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.
What You’ll Do
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:
Recruiting Coordination
- Support recruiters and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
- Coordinate interviews and serve as a point of contact for candidates.
- Manage candidate activity and workflows within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Post and maintain job openings on internal and external job boards.
- Support offer letters, acceptance documentation, and pre-employment requirements.
- Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, employment verifications, and other pre-employment activities.
- Maintain accurate recruiting records and track open positions.
- Support career fairs, hiring events, employee referral programs, and recruiting outreach.
- Assist with recruiting metrics, reporting, and hiring updates.
Onboarding & New Hire Experience
- Serve as a primary point of contact for new hires from offer acceptance through onboarding.
- Coordinate pre-boarding communications, required paperwork, orientations, and training schedules.
- Coordinate new hire travel arrangements as needed.
- Partner with HR, hiring managers, IT, Safety, and other teams to prepare new hires for their first day.
- Monitor onboarding milestones and follow up to support a positive new hire experience.
- Support new hire engagement and retention efforts during the first year of employment.
- Identify opportunities to improve onboarding processes and create efficiencies.
Administrative & Compliance Support
- Maintain recruiting, onboarding, and personnel records with a high degree of confidentiality.
- Help ensure recruiting and onboarding processes align with company policies and applicable employment requirements.
- Support audits, reporting needs, and compliance initiatives.
- Assist with Talent Acquisition and HR projects, process improvements, and special initiatives.
What You Bring
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:
- 1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination, onboarding, talent acquisition, HR, or a related role.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
- Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Experience supporting recruiting efforts in construction, energy, manufacturing, skilled trades, engineering, or field service environments preferred.
- Knowledge of recruiting, onboarding, and employment best practices preferred.
- Experience supporting high-volume hiring initiatives preferred.
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: $26.12 - $28.77 per hour
Total Rewards Statement
As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- Performance-based incentives
- Paid weekly with competitive wages
- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.
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.
Typical requirements may include:
- Ability to perform work primarily in an office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
- Ability to frequently use a computer, keyboard, mouse, phone, and other standard office equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through virtual platforms.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment associated with recruiting events and career fairs.
- Ability to travel to career fairs, hiring events, company locations, or other recruiting-related events as needed.
Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at 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:
- EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)
KE E-Verify
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.
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition intern jobs across Minnesota.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in human resources, business, or a related field
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Taleo, or iCIMS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for candidate outreach and coordination
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Prior coursework or project experience in recruiting, HR, or organizational behavior
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort learning new HR software tools
Talent Acquisition Intern Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a talent acquisition intern in Minnesota?
Most Minnesota employers expect talent acquisition intern candidates to be actively enrolled in a bachelor's program in human resources, business administration, or industrial-organizational psychology at a Minnesota college or university such as the University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, or Augsburg University. No state license is required for this role. Building hands-on experience through campus HR offices, student organizations like SHRM chapters, or volunteer recruiting projects strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.
Which companies hire talent acquisition interns in Minnesota?
Minnesota talent acquisition intern roles are posted by Knobelsdorff (KE), Mystic Lake Casino, and Horizon Roofing and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large healthcare networks means intern programs here tend to be structured, with defined project scopes and mentorship from full-time recruiters.
Which Minnesota cities have the most talent acquisition intern jobs?
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Goodhue have the most talent acquisition intern openings in Minnesota. Minneapolis and Saint Paul drive the bulk of demand because the metro is home to a dense cluster of corporate headquarters, major health systems, and financial services firms, while Rochester's concentration of healthcare employers, anchored by Mayo Clinic, sustains a smaller but consistent share of HR intern openings.
Are there remote talent acquisition intern jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and they're more common than in many fields because talent acquisition work is largely desk-based, involving research, outreach, and coordination that translates well to remote environments. About 81% of talent acquisition intern openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader corporate flexibility across the state's large employer base. Candidate screening, scheduling, and sourcing tasks are the functions most often performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a talent acquisition intern in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to structured intern programs that large Minnesota employers run specifically for students without professional HR experience, including programs at Target, Ecolab, and Xcel Energy that recruit directly from Minnesota campuses. Volunteering with your campus HR or career services office, leading recruiting for a student organization, or completing a SHRM student membership and coursework signals genuine interest. Adjacent roles such as administrative assistant or HR coordinator assistant are also common stepping stones at mid-size Minnesota companies.
Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition intern jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to talent acquisition intern jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your availability, location, and interests, then apply directly to the ones that fit without any additional sign-up steps required.
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