Intern - HR Business Partner (Summer 2026)

Alaska Airlines • SeaTac, WA

84d • $25

About The Position

Interns at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air join teams throughout different departments and work on visible projects that impact our guests and business. Beyond hands-on experience, interns also get the opportunity to network with fellow employees and company leaders through various intern events and programming. Our interns also receive unlimited standby travel benefits during their internship, which means that many weekends are filled with jet setting across our growing network. This internship is for summer 2026. Our internships are full-time for 12 weeks, and we offer two program timelines to align with different academic calendars. This internship will be located in SeaTac, WA. If not already in the internship city, candidates will be required to relocate for the duration of the internship.

Requirements

• Working toward a Bachelor's degree with a focus in Human Resources or related field.
• Excellent computer skills -- proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook).
• Effective communication skills - communicate clearly and professionally with various stakeholders, including airline staff, stakeholders, and leaders.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to maintain and adhere to project and individual schedules with minimal supervision.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Must have achieved a junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Learn and immerse yourself in current HR systems and processes that support the business.
• Network and coordinate with subject matter experts to resolve employee and leader requests and inquiries.
• Learn how to drive people initiatives and support the business as a strategic thought partner, collaborating across the HR organization.
• Assist in day-to-day service-related support needs between business groups and HR functional areas.
• Partner with HR Business partners (HRBPs) on job support including but not limited to job descriptions, accommodation requests, data requests, action plan tracking, stay/exit interviews support.
• Support in reviews of overall efficiencies in teams and organizational structures.
• Assist HRBPs with strategic projects, initiatives, and process improvement.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPPAA compliance.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air (flight processing fee may apply depending on the company being hired into and the airline being booked).
• Travel benefits begin on day one.
• Up to six employee choice travel credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree