People Operations Intern

People Operations Intern
Huntsville, AL
Full-Time Internship

Who We Are
Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Your Role

Aurex is seeking a People Operations Intern to provide administrative and recordkeeping support across the People Operations function. This role will have a strong focus on HRIS administration, employee data accuracy, electronic records, and process documentation.

The intern will also support talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, learning programs, and other People Operations initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and recordkeeping support across People Operations functions, including HRIS, talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, compliance, and employee programs.
• Review HRIS information and employee records for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
• Support HRIS audits, reporting, system testing, process documentation, and the development of job aids and employee resources.
• Maintain organized electronic records, trackers, spreadsheets, forms, and other People Operations materials.
• Assist with recruiting administration, including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communications, and applicant record maintenance.
• Support employee engagement activities, recognition programs, training initiatives, surveys, events, and internal communications.
• Assist with compliance-related recordkeeping and follow-up on missing or incomplete documentation.
• Support People Operations projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and data accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn new systems.

How You Will Be Rewarded
The salary range for this role is $18-$20 per hour. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate's work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

Elevate your career by joining the Aurex Platform, a leader in aerospace innovation!

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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