2027 Internship - Human Resources Associate (Independence, KS)

Textron; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit upon full-time

Job summary

Textron is seeking a Human Resources Intern in Independence, KS, to support a wide range of HR activities including data management, processes, and policy guidance. You will work with experienced professionals on real projects to build skills relevant to an HR career.

Qualifications include pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business or human resources, strong communication, analytical skills, and confidentiality. The internship runs for a 10-week summer period with on-site work required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail with HR data and processes.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Focus on customer service and internal support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard and customized HR processes for management and internal customers.
• Collaborate with leadership to support talent management and development aligned with strategy.
• Assist in HR technology enhancement implementations.
• Support internal talent acquisition: sourcing, pipelines, recruitment strategy, and process oversight.
• Participate in additional projects across HR domains.

Skills

Excellent professional communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field

Job description

2027 Internship - Human Resources Associate (Independence, KS)

Description

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you'll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You'll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways - working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Intern role will primarily be focused on assisting with human resources support, employee data, procedures and services for a wide variety of human resources activities. Opportunity to support internal customers to provide guidance with business strategies, processes, communications, and policies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain standard and customized processes for human resources to support HR management, business partners and other internal customers.
• Partner with functional leadership to drive talent management/development programs and philosophies consistent with the organization’s strategy, goals, and values.
• Participate in implementation of human resources technology enhancements.
• Support internal talent acquisition including the sourcing of talent, building talent pipelines, and identifying talent gaps/needs. Partner with recruiter and hiring manager to set recruitment strategy and oversee recruitment processes.
• Other projects and assignments to support and gain exposure to different human resources fields

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent professional communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with HR sensitive material
• Customer service focus

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.

Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Why You'll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience - offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands-on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required - we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.