People Operations Intern at CSM Group in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Company: CSM Group
- Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Internship
Overview
Position at CSM Group CSM Group is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented People Operations Intern to join our team for our summer intern program. This internship provides hands-on experience across multiple areas of human resources and employee experience, including recruiting, onboarding, tra…
Job description
- Position at CSM Group
- CSM Group is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented People Operations Intern to join our team for our summer intern program. This internship provides hands-on experience across multiple areas of human resources and employee experience, including recruiting, onboarding, training and development, employee engagement, People Operations administration, and organizational culture initiatives.
- The ideal candidate is passionate about people, eager to learn human capital best practices, and interested in contributing to programs that support employee success and organizational growth.
Responsibilities
- Employee Onboarding & Experience
- Assist with onboarding activities, orientation preparation and new hire documentation.
- Coordinate new employee welcome materials and onboarding schedules.
- Support employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
- Help gather feedback from employees to improve workplace experiences.
- People Operations Administration
- Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files.
- Assist with data entry, reporting and document management.
- Support compliance and employment-related recordkeeping.
- Help update policies, procedures, and internal resources.
- Learning & Development
- Assist with organizing training sessions and professional development programs.
- Track employee training participation and completion records.
- Support creation of learning materials and presentation content.
- Culture & Engagement
- Help plan employee events, wellness initiatives and team-building activities.
- Support diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives.
- Contribute ideas that strengthen company culture and employee engagement.
- Special Projects
- Participate in People Operations projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Conduct research and provide recommendations on human capital trends and best practices.
- Assist with workforce planning, employee surveys and data analysis as needed.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Communications or a related field.
- Rising junior, senior or graduate student preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Interest in human resources, employee experience, talent acquisition, organizational development and the construction management industry.
- Previous internship, leadership, campus involvement, or administrative experience.
- Familiarity with HRIS, ATS or employee engagement platforms.
- Experience using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Skills
Required
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Collaborative mindset
About CSM Group
We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy. Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people-first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether! Leading with safety is our No. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with. In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.