Intern, HR

Blue Bird Brand; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued Professional Development

Medical, dental and vision insurance;

14 paid holidays; vacation time; 401k

Job summary

Blue Bird Corporation seeks a motivated Human Resources Intern to join the HR team. The role offers hands-on experience in Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Operations, and employee engagement. Ideal for students pursuing HR or related fields with a fall 2026 enrollment.

The internship emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and professional communications, with opportunities to work across HR projects in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in HR and workplace culture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with HRIS tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Talent Acquisition activities and candidate screening.
• Support Total Rewards programs and HR operations tasks.
• Contribute to employee engagement, culture initiatives, and internal communications.
• Support compliance projects and documentation.

Skills

Interest in HR

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidential information

Microsoft Office

HRIS familiarity

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing a degree in HR or Business Administration

Enrollment for Fall 2026

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

About Blue Bird Corporation

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird’s complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to join our HR team. This role is ideal for students who are passionate about HR and eager to gain hands-on experience in areas such as:

Talent Acquisition

Total Rewards

HR Operations

Employee Engagement & Culture

Projects & Compliance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

• Strong interest in Human Resources and workplace culture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with HRIS tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Enrolled in classes for the fall of 2026
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

WE VALUE

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
• Flexible workspaces and work hours that help you unleash the best you.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

INCLUDES

• Continued Professional Development
• Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k matching

WORK CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment and production environment
• Must work in manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
• Fast paced production area with moving objects and sheet metal
• Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Must wear appropriate PPE when and where required
• Frequent weeks working 40+ hours
• Frequent communication with people throughout the day

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.