Employee Relations Summer Intern - JobID-0295

Innovative Defense Technologies•Arlington, VA

17d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking an Employee Relations 2027 Summer Intern to be part of our Human Resources team and based out of our Arlington, VA location. The HR Intern will play a key role in supporting our Employee Relations team by assisting with coordination and documenting of HR-led focus groups across our four key sites (NJ, VA, MA, and CA). Additionally, they will assist with the administration and data compilation of our Annual Employee Engagement Survey, gaining valuable, hands-on experience in corporate culture and employee sentiment analysis. All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. This is a fully on-site position, based out of our Arlington, VA location.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in human resources, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to actively listen and capture the "voice of the employee" during focus groups.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage schedules across multiple time zones (EST to PST).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Absolute discretion and integrity when handling sensitive employee relations data.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed
Must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with survey tools (MS Forms) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, schedule, and send invitations for HR-led focus groups across our four key sites (NJ, VA, MA, and CA).
Serve as the primary note-taker during focus group sessions, capturing qualitative employee feedback accurately while maintaining confidentiality.
Clean, organize, and compile qualitative focus group data into structured summaries to identify key regional trends and sentiments.
Support the administration and rollout of the Annual Employee Engagement Survey.
Help draft internal communications, reminders, and promotional materials to drive high participation rates across all locations.
Assist in exporting and compiling survey metrics, creating basic charts, and preparing initial visual data dashboards.
Assist with the digital organization and compliance auditing of Employee Relations case files and documentation.
Help draft or update standard operating procedures (SOPs), HR guides, or employee handbook sections.
Manage the ER team's shared inbox, redirecting inquiries to appropriate team members as needed.
Present a final "Focus Group Insights & Recommendations" deck at the end of the summer, offering fresh, analytical recommendations.
Task the intern with planning and executing one virtual "Summer Connection" event to bridge the connection gap between all employees across the four physical sites (NJ, VA, MA, and CA).