Intern, Human Resources

TerraPower • Bellevue, WA

8d • $23 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower has an opportunity for a seasonal Human Resources Intern to work for up to 15 weeks during the summer of 2026. This internship is 40 hours per week. In this role, you will work under the guidance of a Human Resources Generalist to support HR operations, compliance, and employee engagement initiatives. You’ll research best practices, assist with onboarding, contribute to employer branding efforts, and help maintain accurate HR documentation while gaining hands-on experience in a professional HR environment.

Requirements

• Preference for students with bachelor’s degree focused on Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Design or Business.
• Intern must be able to work onsite in the Bellevue, WA office.
• Interns must always be professional with business appropriate communication skills.
• Interns must be able to treat confidential information with sensitivity and discretion.
• Interns must possess appropriate technical skills for work described above.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated passion for HR and a desire to learn and grow in the field.

Responsibilities

• Research best practices for employee onboarding and offboarding, prepare a summary report, and present recommendations to the HR team.
• Support employer branding by writing an article for LinkedIn/TerraPower socials on the 2026 intern program experience.
• Conduct a focused internal review of HR documentation (e.g., I-9 retention) to support compliance standards.
• Assist with general HR administrative tasks, including maintaining and organizing employee files and records.
• Contribute ideas and research to support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver a presentation at the end of your internship.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Hourly pay rate
• Weekly stipend for out of area Interns
• Weekly commuter stipend for local area Interns
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Interns accrue 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked
• Holiday Schedule
• Paid holidays commensurate with Internship period and TerraPower Holiday Schedule
• Relocation Assistance for out of area Interns
• Intern pay rate will be commensurate with degree path and academic year completed at start of Internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees