We’re hiring a People Operations Intern for Summer 2026 to work on real projects across our onboarding experience, internal documentation, AI tooling, and workflow automation. This isn’t an admin internship — we’re looking for someone curious and tech-forward who wants to dig into how a modern People Operations team actually works. This is a paid internship, based in Huntsville, AL, up to 29 hours/week at $24/hour.

What You’ll Do

• Support projects tied to onboarding and new hire experience.
• Help build People Operations playbooks, process documentation, and internal resources.
• Improve internal knowledge resources and intranet content.
• Research AI tools and workflow automation that could plug into People Operations.
• Help with process mapping, operational improvement, and workflow optimization.
• Contribute to reporting, analytics, and operational tracking projects.
• Improve employee self-service resources and documentation.
• Partner cross-functionally on operational projects across the company.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, Analytics, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Genuinely interested in operations, systems, AI, automation, or employee experience.
• Quick to learn new tools and platforms.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to own and run with assigned projects.
• Available to work in-office in Huntsville, AL up to 29 hours per week during Summer 2026.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred

• Familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude or with workflow automation platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft, Slack, Jira, Confluence, Monday.com, or Google Workspace.
• Interest in People Operations, workforce technology, or organizational design.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, and move about regularly throughout the day, and lift / carry up to 25 pounds occasionally. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, and phone.

Work Environment

Based in Huntsville, AL and in-office throughout the internship. Interns work alongside the People team and cross-functional partners on operational and employee experience projects. Hours are flexible up to 29 per week during normal business operations.  

EEO Statement

PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.