Summer Internship - Human Resources
About The Position
Type One Energy is seeking a Human Resources Intern to support projects that improve how the company onboards, develops, and supports its teammates. The intern will work closely with the HR team to assess current processes, organize information, and develop practical resources for a growing company. The role provides hands-on experience in onboarding, employee records management, learning and development, and HR communications. It is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and is a 12-week summer 2027 contract beginning May 24, 2027, with a schedule of 40 hours per week. The role reports to the Human Resources Manager. Type One Energy develops an optimized stellarator fusion energy system using advanced manufacturing methods, computational physics, and high-field superconducting magnets. Its FusionDirect development program aims to pursue a low-risk, short-schedule path to a fusion power plant through a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. The company is committed to community engagement in developing and deploying clean energy technology. The position may require access to technology or information regulated by U.S. export control laws; employment offers for applicable roles may depend on the company obtaining required government authorizations. For U.S.-based positions, the company participates in E-Verify, and new hires must complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification. Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer and processes applicant personal information for recruitment and related purposes in accordance with applicable laws.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, or a related field.
- Interest in HR operations, employee experience, and learning and development.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to gather information, identify gaps, and translate findings into practical recommendations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, ask questions, and follow through on assigned work.
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- SharePoint experience.
Responsibilities
- Review the current onboarding process, materials, and teammate experience.
- Gather feedback from recent hires and internal stakeholders to identify onboarding gaps and opportunities.
- Help update onboarding resources, checklists, and communications to create a consistent and useful experience.
- Review employee files against established checklists to identify missing, incomplete, or outdated documentation.
- Track audit findings and support follow-up with the HR team.
- Help improve document organization, naming conventions, and version control while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assist with designing training materials, courses, and supporting resources.
- Help organize training content and develop ways to collect feedback and evaluate effectiveness.
- Review existing HR SharePoint content for accuracy, relevance, and ease of use.
- Recommend improvements to HR site organization and navigation.
- Update and organize approved policies, benefits information, forms, and other HR resources in partnership with content owners.
- Maintain project trackers and communicate progress, findings, and recommendations.
- Support other HR activities and process improvements as needed.
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Career Level
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