Corporate HUMAN Resources Intern

Corporate Human Resources Intern

HII - America's largest shipbuilder and a global, all-domain defense provider- has an exciting opportunity for a 2026 Human Resources summer intern at our Corporate Headquarters in Newport News, Virginia! With a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national defense, this minimum 10 week Corporate summer internship opportunity will allow students to gain experience in areas such as business, finance, information technology, and legal and government affairs, as well as being able to support the leaders who are driving the future of HII!

As an HII Corporate HR summer intern you will:

• Support various departments within the HR organization in day to day administrative tasks, projects, and activities
• Will alternate/rotate between various functional areas within the HR Corp Team to include: Compensation, Benefits, EEO, Security, Learning Development, and Talent Acquisition to gain a robust understanding of Human Resources

All applicants must ensure the information below has been provided when applying for the summer internship program:

• School Name
• Degree Program & Major
• Anticipated Graduation Date
• Current Academic Level (such as junior, senior, grad school)
• Overall GPA - 4.0 scale
• Copy of unofficial transcripts uploaded at application REQUIRED

*Applicants may be disqualified if all information requested has not been provided*

The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Must Have:

• Be enrolled in a relevant degreed program that supports the company's business requirements which are typically in the following areas: Business, Management, Accounting, Economics/Finance, Tax Accounting or Accounting Taxation, Computer Information Science or Information Technology, Communications, Marketing, English, Human Resources
• Currently attending a 4 year college or university (or 2+2 program) and ideally will be a rising Junior or above, and will be attending school in the fall following the internship
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Official transcripts will be required if offered)
• Work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer
• A valid email address is required when applying, receiving communication, and obtaining employment offers

Nice to Have:

• Coursework in the area of Human Resources

Why HII: We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.