Assist with grievance processing, employee investigations, and contract negotiations.
Conduct historical research and draft professional communications.
Collaborate with consultants on labor relations projects and problem-solving.
What they're looking for
Senior-level student in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or Business Administration.
Ability to work 40 hours weekly in Minneapolis starting May 24, 2027.
Preferred 3.0 GPA and proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
Pay and perks
Hourly pay range of $19.50 to $24.50.
Includes pension, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and holidays.
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you're looking for.
At Xcel Energy, our employees are the driving force behind our success. So we make sure that, here, you can be your best. Doing work that makes a difference for neighbors and communities. Working with a team you can count on to push you. Expanding skills, staying ready for change, and capturing opportunities to grow. All with the support, rewards and recognition you need to thrive – during your internship and beyond.
Labor Relations Consultants at Xcel Energy are the conduit between the Company and the Union on all matters affecting bargaining group members that require building a working relationship with our Union counterparts. An internship with Xcel Energy's Labor Relations Department will expose the intern to various complexities of investigations, from contractual Agreements to grievance resolution, through first-hand experience sitting at the negotiating table, research of historical data from a wide-ranging historical archive, and exposure to legal writing through various types of communications. An internship with Labor Relations will also teach effective verbal communication, essential to problem-solving, troubleshooting, and efficient progress in labor relations. You'll be partnered with various members of Xcel Energy's Labor Relations employees to support their work and learn multiple strategies and tactics essential for a successful career in labor relations. During your internship, you'll be exposed to a wide array of labor relations topics, such as negotiations, grievance processing, and problem-solving issues, where you'll be able to hone your verbal and written communication skills, legal writing, and contract interpretation.
Typical intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to
Grievance Processing
Employee Investigations
Research
Negotiations
Project based work
This position is for a May 24, 2027 start date. This position may have the possibility to extend beyond the internship's initial term based on the candidate's successful performance and Xcel Energy's business needs.
Minimum Requirements
Current student, Senior or higher
Enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in any of the following: Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration
Able to work full-time during the summer (up to 40 hours a week)and commuting to the designated work location in-person, per our hybrid work policy.
Preferred Qualifications
3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher
Completed 3 years of undergraduate coursework, including classes in Industrial Relations, Management, Business, Human Resources
Experience or Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Co-Pilot
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $19.50 to $24.50 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 10/15/26
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