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HR Immigration + Compliance Intern

Ferrovial Construction, Austin, TX, United States


Human Resources Intern
The Human Resources Intern will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the HR department. This internship offers hands‑on experience in various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee record management, staff communications, and support for immigration and employment eligibility compliance activities (as applicable). The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a keen interest in advancing their knowledge of human resources in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Process new hire paperwork for immigration and compliance purposes, update employee records, and manage information changes efficiently

Coordinate immigration‑related documentation and timelines (as applicable) to help ensure employees are work‑authorized and ready for a timely start date

Support employment eligibility verification (Form I‑9) processes by preparing packets, helping schedule verifications/reverifications, and ensuring documents are filed accurately and on time

Maintain trackers for immigration and work authorization documentation (e.g., expirations, renewals) and elevate upcoming deadlines to the Immigration Manager

Assist with internal audits and compliance requests by pulling supporting documentation, organizing records, and preparing summaries under supervision

Serve as a point of contact for routine status updates on immigration‑related administrative items and route complex questions to the appropriate HR team member or external counsel (as applicable)

Coordinate with external immigration counsel (as applicable) by scheduling check‑ins, relaying case updates, gathering requested documentation, and tracking outstanding items to support on‑time filings

Support the Immigration Manager with timely responses to USCIS and Department of Labor requests for further information by compiling documentation, tracking deadlines, and finalizing draft response packets for review

Maintain Public Access Files (PAFs) for compliance purposes, including organizing required documentation, tracking posting timelines, and ensuring records are complete and up to date

Maintain and update HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality

Prepare, organize, and analyze reports related to HR metrics and activities

Draft and distribute staff communications regarding HR migration and compliance policies, procedures, and updates

Perform filing and document management tasks to support compliance and organization

Support the Immigration Manager with PERM recruitment activities, including coordinating job postings, scheduling interviews, tracking recruitment steps, and maintaining required documentation

Support the Immigration Manager with special projects and initiatives as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

HR experience is strongly preferred but not required

Demonstrated interest in overall human resources

Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications

Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education is preferred, but not required

Ferrovial Construction US Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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