About the Industry Area
- Human Resources Management Career Info (O*Net)
- Human Resources Specialists Occupational Outlook (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Student Involvement Opportunities
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Twin Cities Society for Human Resources Management Annual Student Conference
- January term internship (available annually) through the St. Olaf Human Resources Department
- Student employment: Piper Center’s Peer Advisor and Recruiting Coordinator
- Student employment: Human Resources Department
Recruiting Context
- Companies recruit for human resources job and internships throughout the academic year. Job and internship recruitment for the upcoming summer starts as early as September.
- See “How to land a Human Resources Job” article for tips on engaging in an off-campus search.
Job & Internship Postings
Overview
HRIR roles are varied and dynamic. They tend to fall into the following functional areas:
- Recruiting and Staffing
- Training and Developing Employees
- Organizational Culture and Employee Engagement
- Leadership, Management, Coaching and Development
- Compensation and Benefits
- Employee Relations
- Business Function Strategic Support
- Trade Union and Labor Relations
- Encourage Diversity and Embrace Sustainable Organizations
See example job titles in human resources for ideas of keywords to include in your search.
On-Campus Recruiting and Fair Information
- Attend the September Recruiting Showcase as well as the Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair in February
- St. Olaf’s Handshake database
Human Resources Job Databases & Resources
General Job & Internship Search Resources
- Indeed.com
- Glassdoor.com
- Check the employment websites of companies that interest you directly
Professional Groups
- Society of Human Resources Management
- Note: $40 student membership includes membership to TCSHRM (below)
- Twin Cities Society for Human Resources Management (TCSHRM)
- Minnesota State Council for Society of Human Resources Management (MNSHRM)
- Association for Talent Development