Summer Intern - Human Resources - Workforce Planning - Oahu or Hawai'i Island

hawaiianel•Honolulu, HI

108d•$18

About The Position

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company. Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement. Hawaiian Electric Summer Internships offer students an opportunity to gain real life experience working on professional level projects and "hands-on" challenges. Interns are coached and mentored by employees who are committed to helping the interns develop their technical skills and explore future professional opportunities. At the end of the summer internship, interns have an opportunity to present their achievements and lessons learned to members of Hawaiian Electric's management team. The Hawaiian Electric Summer Internship Program is a project-based experience with a dedicated mentor. Interns will be assigned an individual mentor with whom they will work closely to research and execute an objective-based project. Interns will also participate in cross-functional activities to learn more about life as part of the Hawaiian Electric 'ohana. Past activities include a tour of a power plant, former intern social, panel on professional career pathways and a professional development workshop. Interns can expect events periodically throughout the summer to meet and interact with other interns, and will present their project deliverables together in an open forum presentation at the end of their session. This internship project involves creating a comprehensive Career Pathways Guide that illustrates how students progress from secondary and post‑secondary education into career opportunities at Hawaiian Electric. Intern will analyze and map the full candidate pipeline—identifying key academic routes, relevant skills, and industry‑aligned competencies.The final deliverable will outline required qualifications, recommended educational pathways, and potential career progression within the company. This resource will support Hawaiian Electric’s strategic workforce planning by helping to better understand, develop, and strengthen future talent pipelines.

Requirements

Must be a current, active student at a post-secondary school (college, community college
Must be in good academic standing
Must be attending school Fall 2026
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Must be studying a degree in the area of Human Resources, Business, or Business Management
For Summer 2026, we will accept applications from students whose expected graduation date is December 2026 or later.
We cannot consider your application without a Official digital copy of your transcript.
Official eTranscripts must come directly from your institution's Registrar. You may have an official eTranscript sent electronically via your Registrar's service such as Parchment or Student Clearinghouse in advance of your application. Address the Registrar eTranscript request to the Workforce Planning Department at: [email protected]. If you have financial constraints that prohibit you from obtaining an official copy, please contact us.