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Join Airbus as a Human Resources Summer Intern in Kinston, NC for the Summer 2027 Intern Program running from May 17th to August 6th, 2027. This full-time, 100% on-site internship offers exposure to HR operations, recruitment, compensation, and employee relations, featuring mentorship and executive presentations.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant college/university degree program (Human Resources degree preferred)
  • Able to work on-site in Kinston, NC for the duration of the Summer Internship
  • Ability to work in the US without current or future need for sponsorship/work authorization
  • Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite products
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with good organization and time management

Skills & Responsibilities

  • HR Administration: Assist with HR/People Operations, onboarding, paperwork, and data entry in ADP, SAP, and LMS platforms to support daily site HR functions.
  • Event Planning & Engagement: Support employee engagement, diversity and inclusion events, service awards, and birthday celebrations.
  • Compliance Tracking: Schedule and track 90-day performance reviews and assist with monthly reports.
  • Project Support: Execute an intern project focused on supporting the Positive Employee Relations Team for site expansion and growth.
  • Potential transition routes: Students from Business Administration, Communications, or Psychology programs may bring strong organizational and interpersonal skills, alongside meeting mandatory enrollment and on-site requirements.

Job description

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com

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Job Description:

Airbus is looking for a Summer Intern - Human Resources to join our HR Team based in Kinston, NC .

In this role you’ll get exposure to multiple areas of our site HR team spanning across HR Operations, Recruitment, 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 Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.

Program Highlights:

  • Participation in the Summer 2027 Intern Program: May 17th - August 6th 2027
  • Intern project focused on supporting our Positive Employee Relations (PER) Team in preparing our site for further expansion and growth
  • Dedicated project mentor
  • Project presentation with executive team and CEO roundtable discussion

Your Challenges:

Administrative: 70%

  • Assist with the HR/People Operations administrations to include recruitment, on boarding, administrative paperwork, drug & alcohol program, etc.
  • Create/maintain files: personnel, benefit, and electronic job folders, etc.
  • Create/maintain PO/PR for HR, etc.
  • Data entry into ADP/SAP/LMS
  • Assist with employee questions
  • Prepare outgoing mail/shipments; order supplies
  • Send birthday cards and/or sympathy memorials

Compliance: 15%

  • Schedule and track 90-day performance reviews
  • Monthly reports, as needed

Employee Event Planning: 15%

  • Assist with Service awards and birthday celebrations
  • Assist with Employee Engagement Events
  • Assist with Diversity and Inclusion events, as necessary

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Other duties as assigned.

Your Boarding Pass:

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant college/university degree program, required
  • Seeking degree in Human Resources, preferred
  • Able to work onsite in Kinston, NC for duration of Summer Internship, required
  • Skilled in the use of computer/programs to include Microsoft/Google Suite of products
  • Communicate effectively in verbal and written form with internal and external customers
  • Must be well organized and have good time management skills

Ability to work in the US without current or future need for sponsorship/work authorization is required for this job opportunity.

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.
  • 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.
  • Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Required daily.
  • Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment. Required daily.
  • Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs. daily
  • Lifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs. daily
  • Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Rarely required.
  • Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Required daily.
  • Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Required infrequently.
  • Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Required daily.
  • Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Approximately 5% - 10%.
  • Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Required daily.
  • 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

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

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:
Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc

Employment Type:
Internship

Experience Level:
Student

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
HR Business Partnership
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By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

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Airbus

2027 Summer Internship - Human Resources

Kinston, North Carolina
On-site

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