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

Hawaiian Electric Company; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Company invites motivated students to join our Summer Intern - Human Resources Rotational Program in Honolulu. You will rotate through HR teams, gaining exposure to HR operations, workforce planning, organizational development, labor relations, client services, and total rewards.

Interns receive mentorship, participate in professional development, and deliver a project integrating learning across functions.

Qualifications

• 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
• Majors: HR, Business, Management, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, Economics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Information Systems, Public Administration or related disciplines.
• For Summer 2027, graduation date December 2027 or later accepted

Responsibilities

• Participate in multiple HR rotations across Operations, Workforce Planning, Organizational Development, Labor Relations, Client Services, and Total Rewards
• Assist with projects in workforce data analysis and reporting
• Support talent and workforce planning initiatives and learning programs
• Contribute to organizational effectiveness and employee engagement efforts
• Assist with compensation, benefits analysis and HR process improvements
• Engage in employee communications and change management activities
• Develop and manage HR-related project work across rotations
• Collaborate with interns and HR professionals on strategic HR initiatives

Skills

Data analysis

Workforce planning

Learning and development

Change management

Job description

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

Date:Oct 20, 2026

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96813

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.

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.

  *For Summer 2027, we will accept applications from students whose expected graduation date is December 2027 or later.

  We cannot consider your application without an Official digital copy of your transcript.

  Official eTranscripts must come directly from your institution's Registrar. You may have an official eTranscript sent electronically via your Registrar's service such as Parchment or Student Clearinghouse in advance of your application.

  Address the Registrar eTranscript request to the Workforce Planning Department at: [e-mail]. If you have financial constraints that prohibit you from obtaining an official copy, please contact us.

• Role: Non-Exmpt

  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].

Nearest Major Market:HonoluluNearest Secondary Market:Hawaii