Human Resources 2026 Summer Intern

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Human Resources 2026 Summer Intern

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Human Resources

Job Type: Intern/Co-Op

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Intern/Co-Op

Requisition ID: 17169082

Description: People Services Internship

This is for a Summer 2026 Internship located at our facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The Intern will work within our People Services Team with a focus on recruiting and onboarding tasks.

The General Dynamics Land Systems Summer 2026 Internship Program provides an opportunity for students looking to start or continue the transition from academia into industry. Our three-month internship assignments provide compensation based on area of study and class standing, and have the students embedded in key functional areas of our business, getting real-world experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals. As part of your summer experience, you will join our team and use your education, experience, and creativity to make an impact.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
• Competitive base pay.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Hybrid work schedule may be available.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

Role Responsibilities and Activities

This People Services Internship within the Human Resources Team offers practical work experience with a focus on recruiting and onboarding. Some of the role duties will include the following:

• Research and recommend HR recruitment best practices.
• Bring forward ideas on how to advance programs, projects, and best practices that align with key HR initiatives and priorities.
• Support and help facilitate the People Services team with Summer Intern Program events and the hosting of all our visiting Summer Intern students.
• Analyze HR data, generate insights, and bring forward process improvements that inform the decision making process.
• Assist with sourcing efforts and building talent pipelines using a variety of tools such as LinkedIn, Handshake, and other job boards and sourcing tools, including candidate mining within our internal CRM.
• Assist the People Services team and other Human Resources functions with special projects.
• Work with Hiring Leaders, Contract Agencies, and candidates to schedule interviews, conduct intake calls, and support other activities within the hiring life cycle process.
• Support weekly New Hire Orientation training and recommend ideas for improvement.

Required Qualifications

• The student will need to be pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or college in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Attained at least a junior status based on the university/college's class standing requirements at the start of internship.
• Preferred - GPA of a 3.0 or higher
• Must successfully pass standard pre-employment screens and must provide an official college or university transcript from their school before their first day of employment.
• Must be able to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Must be able to complete a minimum of a three-month assignment and work full time for the duration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and respectful relationship style with both colleagues, consultants, and third-party service providers

Other Qualifications Sought

• Proficient with Microsoft tools (MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills desired
• Able to think and react quickly to rapidly changing situations.
• No Sponsorship offered for this internship
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
People Services Internship

This is for a Summer 2026 Internship located at our facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The Intern will work within our People Services Team with a focus on recruiting and onboarding tasks.

The General Dynamics Land Systems Summer 2026 Internship Program provides an opportunity for students looking to start or continue the transition from academia into industry. Our three-month internship assignments provide compensation based on area of study and class standing, and have the students embedded in key functional areas of our business, getting real-world experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals. As part of your summer experience, you will join our team and use your education, experience, and creativity to make an impact.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
• Competitive base pay.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Hybrid work schedule may be available.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

Role Responsibilities and Activities

This People Services Internship within the Human Resources Team offers practical work experience with a focus on recruiting and onboarding. Some of the role duties will include the following:

• Research and recommend HR recruitment best practices.
• Bring forward ideas on how to advance programs, projects, and best practices that align with key HR initiatives and priorities.
• Support and help facilitate the People Services team with Summer Intern Program events and the hosting of all our visiting Summer Intern students.
• Analyze HR data, generate insights, and bring forward process improvements that inform the decision making process.
• Assist with sourcing efforts and building talent pipelines using a variety of tools such as LinkedIn, Handshake, and other job boards and sourcing tools, including candidate mining within our internal CRM.
• Assist the People Services team and other Human Resources functions with special projects.
• Work with Hiring Leaders, Contract Agencies, and candidates to schedule interviews, conduct intake calls, and support other activities within the hiring life cycle process.
• Support weekly New Hire Orientation training and recommend ideas for improvement.

Required Qualifications

• The student will need to be pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or college in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Attained at least a junior status based on the university/college's class standing requirements at the start of internship.
• Preferred - GPA of a 3.0 or higher
• Must successfully pass standard pre-employment screens and must provide an official college or university transcript from their school before their first day of employment.
• Must be able to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Must be able to complete a minimum of a three-month assignment and work full time for the duration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and respectful relationship style with both colleagues, consultants, and third-party service providers

Other Qualifications Sought

• Proficient with Microsoft tools (MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills desired
• Able to think and react quickly to rapidly changing situations.
• No Sponsorship offered for this internship
• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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