Program Intern, Talent Management

Are you a graduate student passionate about applying psychological principles to the workplace Pilot Company is seeking a Talent Management Intern to join our team in Knoxville Tennessee for the summer of 2026. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence our selection and talent processes. 

In this role you will be a key player oin our Talent Management team. Your work will focus on improving the operational efficiency of our selection and assessment processes including how we evaluate individuals for hiring and development. Your contributions will help streamline our systems and ensure our processes are aligned with the evolving needs of our organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a student who is eager to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world fast-paced environment. 

What Youll Do 

• Improve operational efficiencies within the selection and assessment space. 
• Help update and streamline hiring processes to align with company culture and environmental shifts. 
• Contribute to how we assess individuals for selection and development. 
• Collaborate with the Talent Management team to enhance our overall capacity and impact. 
• Support the team with projects that require data analysis research and critical thinking. 

Qualifications :

• Currently a graduate student in an Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology or a related program. 
• Proficiency in data analysis with experience in Excel and R preferred. 
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving critical thinking and communication skills. 
• A driven and reliable individual who completes tasks in a timely fashion and is on time every day. 
• An authentic and transparent communication style with a willingness to speak up and voice differing opinions. 
• A welcoming positive and respectful attitude toward others. 

Additional Information :

This is a full-time in-person internship running from June 1-August 6 2026. Youll be working alongside our team in our Knoxville headquarters where youll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company. You will leave this internship with a deeper knowledge and hands-on experience applying key concepts in a real organizational setting but also with a genuine understanding of what a positive supportive and inclusive workplace culture feels like. 

Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven Reliable Authentic and Welcoming. As an intern you will see these values in action every day. Youll be part of a team that is driven to achieve results reliable in their commitment to team members authentic in their interactions and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives

If youre ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company please submit your application. The interview process will include a one-hour joint interview with two of our Talent Management leaders. Please click the Apply button above to apply.  We look forward to hearing from you! 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time