Intern - HR Business Partner (Summer 2027)

Horizon Air; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited standby travel benefits

Travel benefits begin day one

Up to six employee choice travel trips

Job summary

Horizon Air is seeking a motivated HR intern to join our team in SeaTac, WA for a hands-on, 12-week summer program. You will contribute to HR projects that impact our guests and business while networking with peers and company leaders.

The internship runs full-time in summer 2027, with relocation if needed. The program emphasizes skill development, collaboration, and exposure to HR processes across Horizon Air, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship
• Must have achieved a junior or higher academic standing at the time of application
• Minimum age of 18 and must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Learn and immerse yourself in current HR systems and processes that support our people and business.
• Partner with the HR team to assist business groups with day-to-day support needs.
• Assist the HR team with strategic projects, initiatives, and process improvement.
• Draft and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect current practices and ensure consistency across HR functions.
• Assist in reviewing HR/company policies for accuracy, compliance, and clarity; propose updates as needed.
• Create clear documentation and visual aids to support process changes and training efforts.
• Support other HR projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Admin (pursuing)

High school diploma or equivalent

Junior standing in program

Job description

The Team

Interns at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air join teams throughout different departments and work on visible projects that impact our guests and business. Beyond hands‑on experience, interns also get the opportunity to network with fellow employees and company leaders through various intern events and programming. Our interns also receive unlimited standby travel benefits during their internship, which means that many weekends are filled with jet setting across our growing network.

Company

Horizon Air

The Team

Interns at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air join teams throughout different departments and work on visible projects that impact our guests and business. Beyond hands‑on experience, interns also get the opportunity to network with fellow employees and company leaders through various intern events and programming. Our interns also receive unlimited standby travel benefits during their internship, which means that many weekends are filled with jet setting across our growing network.

This internship is for summer 2027. Our internships are full‑time for 12 weeks, and we offer two program timelines to align with different academic calendars.

This internship will be located in SeaTac, WA. If not already in the internship city, candidates will be required to relocate for the duration of the internship.

This internship is designed solely to provide you with skill development and valuable work experience. While the internship provides helpful experience for future opportunities at Alaska Airlines, Inc, it does not guarantee a relevant role will be available at the conclusion of the internship nor future employment.

Role Summary

Become part of a dynamic environment that offers a hands‑on internship experience. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic students to contribute toward key projects that support our business, community and cultural growth. Experience a work environment that thrives on innovation, collaboration and partnership.

Key Duties

• Learn and immerse yourself in current HR systems and processes that support our people and business.
• Partner with the HR team to assist business groups with day‑to‑day support needs.
• Assist the HR team with strategic projects, initiatives, and process improvement.
• Draft and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect current practices and ensure consistency across HR functions.
• Assist in reviewing HR/company policies for accuracy, compliance, and clarity; propose updates as needed.
• Create clear documentation and visual aids to support process changes and training efforts.
• Support other HR projects as needed.

Required

Job‑Specific Experience, Education & Skills

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Must have achieved a junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Experience with process mapping or workflow automation.
• Interest in organizational development and change management.

Job‑Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Starting Rate

USD $25.00/Hr.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand‑by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Travel benefits begin on day one
• Up to six employee choice travel credits

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.

We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.

Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.

To Implement This Policy, We Will

• Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
• Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
• Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post‑offer and/or pre‑employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety‑sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Regular/Temporary

Temporary/OC