Summer 2027 Human Resources Internship

About the role

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking a Summer 2027 Human Resources Intern to join its HR team. The intern will gain exposure to HR Operations, Recruitment, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations and other functional areas while supporting the Positive Employee Relations team during a period of expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with HR and People Operations administration, including recruitment, onboarding, paperwork, and drug & alcohol program support.
• Maintain personnel, benefits, and electronic job files; create purchase orders and process data entry in ADP, SAP and LMS.
• Support compliance activities such as scheduling 90‑day performance reviews and preparing monthly reports.
• Help plan employee events, service awards, birthday celebrations and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably studying Human Resources.
• Able to work onsite in Kinston, NC for the full internship period (May 17 – August 6, 2027).
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and well‑organized time‑management abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Google Suite).
• Experience with ADP payroll/HR system.
• Experience with SAP HR modules.
• Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) tools.