People Team (HR) Intern

Thea Energy • Kearny, NJ

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About The Position

Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. As a People Team Intern, you’ll be sitting at the heart of our organizational culture. Reporting directly to the VP - People, you will gain a high-level perspective on how a People function scales, while executing the foundational tasks that keep our team thriving. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented student or recent graduate looking to understand the "why" behind HR strategy and the "how" of operational excellence.

Requirements

• Current Student or Recent Grad: Pursuing a degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• Discreet & Trustworthy: You understand that working in "People" means handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
• A Clear Communicator: Whether it's an email to a candidate or a Slack message to the team, your communication is professional, warm, and concise.
• Bias for Action: You don’t wait for a manual; you’re a problem-solver who enjoys figuring things out and improving processes.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with software applications and eager to learn HR tools (like Lever, LinkedIn Recruiter).

Nice To Haves

• Prior HR experience is a plus.
• Experience with AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews and ensuring a stellar candidate experience.
• Maintain our ATS data integrity with a keen eye for detail.
• Assist with enhancing our employer talent brand.
• Help design and execute internal initiatives that foster connection.
• Support the onboarding process for new hires to ensure they feel like "Theans" from day one.
• Create templates, process flows and SOPs.
• Partner with the VP of People on special research projects.

Benefits

• Direct Mentorship: You’ll work closely with the VP - People, gaining insights into executive-level decision-making.
• Impact: We are a lean team; your work will be visible and valued.
• Growth: We treat our interns as full members of the team. You’ll leave with a portfolio of real-world HR experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree