HR Intern

About the role

SB Energy offers exciting summer internship opportunities for students or alumni interested in gaining hands-on experience at a fast-paced and innovative renewable energy company. Our mission is to provide flexible renewable energy at scale, accelerating the global energy transition. Internships have a specific focus but often include broader exposure to SB Energy's business, offering insight into different areas of the company and the renewable energy industry.

This internship will help you acquire marketable HR skills by participating in key HR initiatives and live projects that impact employee engagement, employer branding, recruiting, culture, and overall employer value proposition. You will gain broad experience in Human Resources and should be prepared to enter a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of a vendor management system (VMS): assist with vendor data collection, system configuration tests, user acceptance testing, and documentation.
• Help run project tasks and timelines: track milestones, prepare status updates, and coordinate meetings with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Assist with vendor onboarding and compliance: gather contracts, verify vendor credentials, and maintain vendor records in the VMS.
• Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and training materials for VMS users.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Benefits Administrator: prepare enrollment materials, process paperwork, and respond to basic employee benefits inquiries.
• Support recruiting activities: post job ads, screen resumes, schedule interviews, and help coordinate candidate communications.
• Assist the HR Manager with general HR tasks: file maintenance, HRIS data updates, reporting, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or received a Bachelor’s, Associate, or Master’s degree in human resources, communications, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and professional communication skills.
• Results-driven and detail-oriented, prioritizing accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness.
• Ability to meet deadlines while demonstrating empathy to team members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Passion for the renewable energy industry and working with people.

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent care, transit, and parking (with company contributions).
• Mental, physical, and social wellness support (with company contributions).
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid office setup.
• Monthly reimbursement for phone, internet, and data.
• Optional legal and pet insurance plans.
• Device purchase support.

SB Energy also supports local communities through volunteering, fundraising, mentorship programs, and workforce training.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this internship is $25–$30 per hour. The pay range is a guideline; offers are tailored based on unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks while ensuring internal parity. Total compensation may also include a discretionary annual bonus and a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.

Schedule

This is a hybrid office setup with locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, CA, and Denver, CO.