HR Intern Job at Deltek, Herndon, VA

  • Deltek
  • Herndon, VA

Job Description

HR Intern | Deltek, Inc

Deltek 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 AI
  • Complete a short capstone project or presentation at the end of the internship, summarizing your work and key takeaways
Qualifications

What We're Looking For

  • Currently 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 ChatGPT
  • Detail-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)

Job Tags

Summer internship, Work at office, Flexible hours

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