Summer Internship - Human Resources

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Job Description:

Satair is looking for a Summer Intern - Human Resources to join our Human Resources team based in Herndon, VA. 

In this role you’ll get exposure to multiple areas of our site HR team spanning across HR Operations, Recruitment, Talent & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, and other areas.

Meet the Team:

Working in our Human Resources department, it’s our mission to help support Airbus’ greatest assets: our team members. Our team works cross-departmentally as well as with our global counterparts to ensure we are making a positive impact on all aspects of our employee experience.

​Your Working Environment:

The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation’s capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters – located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - it makes flying in a breeze!

Program Highlights:

• Participation in the Summer 2027 Intern Program: May 17th - August 6th 2027

• Contribute to High-Visibility HR Projects in topics such as onboarding, leadership development and safety. 

• Dedicated HR team to support your development throughout the program.

• Connect with your HR team members for regular check-ins, goal setting, and continuous career feedback throughout the internship.

Your Challenges:

• Support Daily HR Operations: Play a supportive role in the daily functions of the Human Resources department.

• Facilitate engagement activities:

  • Assist in planning and executing engagement activities for the HR team, focusing on leadership development.

  • Assist in planning and executing engagement activities for the Environmental and Health and Safety (EHS) team.

• Contribute to High-Visibility HR Projects: Provide support and assistance on significant HR initiatives that have high visibility within the company.

• Create Deliverables for Leadership: Utilize strong creative abilities to produce materials and deliverables intended for review by business management and the highest levels of corporate leadership.

Your Boarding Pass:

• HS Diploma/GED and currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at an accredited college or university. Degree in Human Resources, Business administration or related field and entering final year in college preferred. 

• Ability to work in the US without current or visa need of visa sponsorship

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with internal customers, required

• Creative focus

• Strong writing and communication skills

• Strong project management skills

• Ability to work autonomously

• Dependable, self-motivated and accessible

• Able to prioritize concurrent assignments with guidance

• Strong computer background, including Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)

Preferred

• Some office work environment experience, preferred

• Some experience using Workday or other HRIS system preferred

• Experience working with Human Resources is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite: 100%

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Required daily. 100%

• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Required daily. 100%

• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Required daily. 100%

• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment. Required daily. 100%

• Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs. Daily. 20%

• Lifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs. Daily 10%

• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Rarely required.10%

• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Required daily. 90%

• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Required infrequently. 10%

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Required daily. 50%

• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. 0%

• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Required daily. 30%

• Personal Protective Equipment required:  Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site 100%

• Personal Protective Equipment required: steel toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor. 100%

Ability to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship/work authorization is required.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

Pay Range:

Hourly range based on the required profile: $24 - $39.75/hour. Rate determined by type of degree program and year in school (Bachelors through Masters). Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. This position offers the following benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Paid time off including paid holidays. These are our current benefit offerings for the current plan year and are subject to change without notice.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Satair USA, Inc.

Employment Type:

Internship

Experience Level:

Student

Remote Type:

Flexible

Job Family:

Support to Management

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