Summer Intern - Human Resources Rotational Program - Oahu or Hawai'i Island

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric's Summer Intern - Human Resources Rotational Program on Oahu or Hawai'i Island offers students a unique chance to gain hands-on experience across multiple HR disciplines while contributing to meaningful projects that support our employees and business objectives.

Interns rotate through HR Operations & Analytics, Workforce Planning, Organizational Development & Learning, Labor Relations, Client Services, and Total Rewards, with mentorship, professional development, and a final

Qualifications

• Must be a current active student at a post-secondary school (college, community college).
• Must be in good academic standing and enrolled Fall 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Pursuing a degree in HR, business, management, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a multi-discipline HR rotational program across several teams.
• Contribute to projects in HR operations, analytics, workforce planning, and learning.
• Engage in mentorship, development activities, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Complete a capstone project integrating learning from multiple HR functions.

Education

Active student at a post-secondary school

Good academic standing

Fall 2027 enrollment

GPA of 3.0 minimum

HR/Business related majors or disciplines

Job description

Summer Intern - Human Resources Rotational Program - Oahu or Hawai'i Island

Company: hawaiianel

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company. Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement.

Hawaiian Electric's Human Resources Rotational Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple Human Resources disciplines while contributing to meaningful pr ojects that support our employees and business objectives.

Unlike a traditional internship focused on a single department, participants in this rotational program will spend time working with several HR teams, providing exposure to the full employee lifecycle and the strategic role Human Resources plays within the organization.

Interns will receive mentorship from HR professionals, participate in professional development activities, collaborate with fellow interns, and complete a project that integrates learning from multiple HR functions.

• HR Operations & Analytics
• Workforce Planning
• Organizational Development & Learning
• Labor Relations
• Client Services
• Total Rewards

During each rotation, interns may assist with projects related to:

• Workforce data analysis and reporting
• Talent and workforce planning initiatives
• Learning and development programs
• Organizational effectiveness and employee engagement
• Labor relations research and support activities
• Compensation and benefits analysis
• HR process improvement
• Workforce and talent pipeline development
• Employee communications and change management
• Strategic HR initiatives

Program Requirements:

• Must be a current, active student at a post-secondary school (college, community college)
• Must be in good academic standing
• Must be attending school Fall 2027
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be studying for a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Economics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Public Administration or other related disciplines.

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 4

Location: Oahu and Hawai'i Island

Compensation: Starting at $21.00/hr

EEO StatementHawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at [phone].

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company. Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement.

Hawaiian Electric's Human Resources Rotational Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple Human Resources disciplines while contributing to meaningful pr ojects that support our employees and business objectives.

Unlike a traditional internship focused on a single department, participants in this rotational program will spend time working with several HR teams, providing exposure to the full employee lifecycle and the strategic role Human Resources plays within the organization.

Interns will receive mentorship from HR professionals, participate in professional development activities, collaborate with fellow interns, and complete a project that integrates learning from multiple HR functions.

Rotation Opportunities:

• HR Operations & Analytics
• Workforce Planning
• Organizational Development & Learning
• Labor Relations
• Client Services
• Total Rewards

During each rotation, interns may assist with projects related to:

• Workforce data analysis and reporting
• Talent and workforce planning initiatives
• Learning and development programs
• Organizational effectiveness and employee engagement
• Labor relations research and support activities
• Compensation and benefits analysis
• HR process improvement
• Workforce and talent pipeline development
• Employee communications and change management
• Strategic HR initiatives

Program Requirements:

• Must be a current, active student at a post-secondary school (college, community college)
• Must be in good academic standing
• Must be attending school Fall 2027
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be studying for a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Economics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Public Administration or other related disciplines.

Role: Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies: 4

Location: Oahu and Hawai'i Island

Compensation: Starting at $21.00/hr

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email [e-mail] .