Human Resources Department Intern

The Allegheny County Airport Authority [ACAA] invites you aboard our mission to create meaningful travel experiences in the aviation industry. As Pittsburgh’s gateway to the world, both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport serve as beacons of change and connectivity for our region. As a member of our crew, you will directly serve, inspire, and advance our community in significant ways that impact the daily lives of others and the future of our organization. Whether you have a passion for travel, an appreciation for aeronautics and aviation, or an unparalleled love for the city of Pittsburgh, ACAA provides the opportunity for the next chapter of your career to take flight.
Our culture is one that emphasizes high performance, innovation, and learning. We know that those things only happen when everyone who works in an organization is properly empowered, equipped, and enabled in their roles to make an impact. At ACAA success is a shared responsibility, and we look forward to supporting and developing the unique strengths you could bring to our team.

Job Summary
The ACAA’s Human Resources Internship will expose the student to hands-on experience in the Human Resources Department. The incumbent will be involved in several projects throughout the internship specifically related to HR areas such as benefits, health and wellness, talent acquisition, training, development, and employee experience. The incumbent will have the unique opportunity to work with multiple levels of the company and provide support in analyzing, developing, and improving processes.

Here is how the Human Resources Intern will help:

• Conduct research, collect data, analyze and develop recommendations for potential strategies and tactics to address issues related to Human Resources and the key business priorities and performance standards.
• Partner with HR Generalist to complete the New Hire Orientation/Onboarding process (i.e. ensuring new employees complete required forms, showing required training videos, explaining company policies and benefits, etc.).
• Participate in the planning and execution of 2023 employee health and wellness events, and disseminate information pertaining to health and wellness programs.
• Learn, through observation, the Learning Management System, to include, but not limited to: inputting new training sessions, creating performance management review cycles, creating training rosters, etc.
• Utilize the applicant tracking system to screen and recommend candidates for interviews.
• Work with the Talent Sourcing Manager to phone screen candidates and participate in candidate interview panels.
• Review and update the Training & Development and/or Safety Newsletter.
• Work with HR Analyst to research and analyze data to identify trends, uncover potential issues, and to develop recommendations.
• Assist in other special projects and/or duties as assigned.

The successful candidate for the role of Human Resources Intern will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

• Communication – Proactively conveys a clear, convincing, and timely message; Communicates effectively using two-way communication through strong verbal, written, and listening skills
• Strategic Thinking – Thinks “big picture”; Forward thinking and adept at seeing future outcomes and results; Commits to a course of action to accomplish individual, team and organizational goals
• Team Builder – Recognizes the value of team-work and being an effective contributor to the team that drives desired results
• Customer Centricity – Aware of customer needs and the prioritization of our customers both internal and external; Makes decisions with customer in mind; Builds strong customer relationships

Qualifications
Requirements to apply for role of Human Resources Intern are:

• Must currently be enrolled in school as a second-year (or above) undergraduate from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Must maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater.

Don’t meet every requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

About Allegheny County Airport Authority
Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader.
Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually on 17 carriers and was named by Fast Company magazine as One of the Most Innovative Companies in the World as well as a finalist in its World Changing Ideas awards, both in 2020. PIT’s first-of-its-kind microgrid – which completely powers the airport campus through natural gas and solar energy – has won numerous awards for resiliency and sustainability.
PIT is in the midst of an ambitious terminal modernization that will make the passenger experience more efficient and deliver real opportunity for the region. The $1.4 billion new terminal program will construct a smarter, greener airport, inspired by the best of our region. The updated terminal lands in 2025 and will be the first airport terminal in the U.S. to be built from the ground-up post-pandemic, designed and constructed with the highest public health standards in mind.

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