Human Resources Internship Summer 2027

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Duke Energy is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern to join their Human Resource team. The Human Resources Intern Program is designed for current college students specializing in Human Resources. The purpose of this intern program is to allow students to gain practical, hands-on experience in various functions within Human Resources at Duke Energy. Assignments may include HR Consulting Services, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), and Employee Engagement.

Requirements

Currently enrolled and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a graduation date no earlier than December 2027
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Knowledge of current human resources practices
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master's degree with a concentration in Human Resource Management, Industrial/ Organizational Psychology or Organization Development (or closely related field)
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and teamwork skills
Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to plan, organize and execute deliverables within the agreed upon timeframe and budget
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to integrate and summarize information into an easy to understand format
Demonstrated effective leadership skills through on-campus, extracurricular/volunteer activities, previous work experiences, etc.
Attention to detail
High level of proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel

Responsibilities

Provide manager and employee support in the areas of employee development, performance management, organization effectiveness, diversity and inclusion and employee relations.
Gain exposure to compensation and incentive design, compensation administration, job evaluation and/or health and wellness benefits.
Source, review and evaluate candidates while managing the candidate experience.
Support HR technology, project management, analytics, self-service and payroll.
Facilitate the resolution of workplace issues, learn about employee investigations, employment policies, case management and disciplinary actions.
Gain experiences working with business units and councils to define and execute on D&I strategies.
Partner with other HR functions to support the enterprise D&I work such as data reporting, development program and talent identification.
Expose to operationalizing engagement measurement, programs and strategies.
Influence and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to drive employee engagement strategies and share insights and best practices to foster a culture of engagement and innovation.