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deltekHerndon, VA3 days ago

Occupations

Human Resources SpecialistsHuman Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and TimekeepingHuman Resources Managers

Industries

Human Resources Consulting ServicesCorporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing OfficesAdministrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
HR Intern | Deltek, IncDeltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Deltek's HR team brings our values to life by creating a fun and inclusive culture to power our employees' success. We're focused on hiring and retaining top talent, designing first-class learning and development programs, and providing benefits and well-living resources to help our employees thrive. If you want to work with amazing people, in an engaging environment that encourages diversity, innovation and collaboration – Deltek could be the home for you!
About the Role: Deltek is looking for a motivated HR Intern to join our Human Resources team for a two-month summer internship. This role is designed for a current college student looking to gain hands-on, real-world experience across multiple areas of HR, including benefits, HRIS, employee experience, compensation and internal communications. You'll work directly with HR team members on active projects, gaining exposure to how a global HR function operates day to day. This is an entry-level opportunity — no prior HR experience is required. We're looking for curiosity, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
What You'll Do:
  • Support day-to-day HR operations, including data entry, filing, and documentation in our HRIS system
  • Assist with benefits administration tasks and help prepare materials for open enrollment or renewal projects
  • Help coordinate employee experience initiatives and company events or outings
  • Draft and proofread internal communications (emails, announcements, intranet posts)
  • Organize and maintain HR files, trackers, and shared documents
  • Research best practices on assigned HR topics and summarize findings for the team
  • Provide general administrative support to HR team members
  • Participate in team meetings and take notes/action items as needed
  • Research ways to enhancement and automate HR processes with AIComplete a short capstone project or presentation at the end of the internship, summarizing your work and key takeaways
Qualifications:
  • What We're Looking ForCurrently enrolled in a college or university program (any year), pursuing a degree in HR, Business, Psychology, Communications, or a related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Knowledge of AI tools like Claude, Copilot or ChatGPTDetail-oriented with good organizational skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion
  • Positive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn
  • No prior HR experience necessary — this is an entry-level, learning-focused role
What You'll Gain:
  • Exposure to multiple functions within a corporate HR department
  • Mentorship from experienced HR professionals
  • Real project work you can speak to in future interviews
  • A behind-the-scenes look at how HR supports a global organization
  • Networking opportunities across departments
Details
Schedule: 40 hours/week for 8 weeks (exact schedule flexible based on candidate availability and manager preference)
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Level

InternL1

Location

Herndon, VA

Occupation

Human Resources Specialists

Industry

Human Resources Consulting Services

Posted

3 days ago

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