2027 Summer People Operations Intern

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Local,

Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)

Employer Paid Short and Long Term Care

Additional Benefit Options Including -

EAP Program

Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with M

Job summary

Ursa Major in Berthoud, CO offers a hands-on, full-time summer internship in People Operations. You will gain experience across Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Talent Management, and Learning & Development, supporting HR projects and building a strong employee experience from day one.

Work closely with the Talent team to post jobs, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, manage onboarding, and assist in performance data reporting and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field
• Strong interest in talent acquisition, business partnering, and employee experience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and/or HRIS

Responsibilities

• Support Talent Acquisition: postings, sourcing, interviewing coordination, ATS data accuracy, employer branding content, market research, campus events
• Assist Onboarding: prepare materials, coordinate orientations, track onboarding progress, gather feedback to improve processes
• Aid Talent Management: track performance review cycles, update employee records, assist with data reporting, support engagement initiatives
• Help Learning & Development: curate content, coordinate internal trainings and lunch & learns

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

ATS familiarity

HRIS familiarity

Education

Pursuing or recent degree in HR, Business, or Psychology

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

HRIS

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

Join us for a hands-on, full-time summer internship experience at our Berthoud, CO location!

Ursa Major's Summer 2026 Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in the aerospace and defense industry while contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects that support our mission and drive innovation in propulsion and advanced manufacturing.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented People Operations Intern to join our team! As a People Operations Intern you will gain hands‑on experience across key HR functions. You'll contribute to projects and initiatives in Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Talent Management, and Learning & Development, helping us build an exceptional employee experience from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Assist with job postings, candidate sourcing, and resume screening
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring teams
• Maintain our ATS and ensure data accuracy across recruitment pipelines
• Help create engaging employer branding content for social media and job boards
• Conduct market research on talent trends and best practices
• Support coordination of career fairs or campus recruiting events

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Assist in preparing onboarding materials and welcome kits for new hires
• Help coordinate orientation sessions and track onboarding progress
• Gather feedback to improve the onboarding and offboarding experiences

Talent Management

• Support the tracking and organization of performance review cycles
• Help update employee records and assist with data reporting
• Assist in employee engagement initiatives and culture-building activities

Learning & Development

• Research and curate learning content and training resources
• Help coordinate internal workshops, training sessions, or lunch & learns

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong interest in talent acquisition, business partnering, and employee experience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and/or HRIS

Program Details

• Location: On-site at our Berthoud, CO facility
• Duration: Approximately 10-12 weeks
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday
• This is a paid internship

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $30.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

NOTE:

Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We're an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.