Company Description
Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. With a belief that consumers can have it all, we are an uncompromising energy company that makes coming clean a no brainer. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners, businesses, and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable, and innovative solutions. Operating at the intersection of B2B and D2C, we offer software, financial products, and services that drive real environmental impact—without compromising value. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all.
Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development, career growth, and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can have it all both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people, planet, and profit—backed by a culture that values collaboration, impact, and balance. Join us in building a brighter, cleaner world.
Location
This internship will be based in Charlotte, NC.
Reporting
This intern will report to the Senior Talent Acquisition Partner.
Summary of Role
Palmetto is seeking a motivated and curious student to join the Talent Acquisition and HRBP team for a summer internship. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience supporting real recruiting and HRBP initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
The intern will gain exposure to full-cycle recruiting, early talent strategy, and core HR Business Partner work such as employee experience initiatives, while contributing to meaningful projects that support Palmetto’s growth in Charlotte. This role is structured to provide practical development while delivering measurable business value.
Core Responsibilities
- Support full-cycle recruiting activities, including candidate outreach, interview scheduling, and candidate communications
- Assist with early talent pipeline development, including outreach to universities and student organizations
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to coordinate interviews and maintain candidate tracking systems
- Conduct research on local universities, student programs, and recruiting events to strengthen Palmetto’s early talent presence in Charlotte
- Assist with employer branding and campus outreach initiatives to promote Palmetto as an employer of choice for emerging talent
- Assist HRBPs with key People & Culture initiatives, including onboarding, engagement, and performance
- Help analyze People & Culture data including engagement results, recruiting metrics, and workforce insights to identify trends and opportunities that improve the employee experience and team effectiveness
- Partner with the HRBP team on projects that support organizational health and team performance, such as manager enablement resources, feedback initiatives, and employee experience programs
- Contribute to documentation and knowledge management for recruiting and HRBP programs to help scale People processes as the company grows
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a 4-year College or University
- Coursework or prior experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, or related fields
- Interest in Talent Acquisition, HRBP, or People Operations
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong computer skills, including Google Suite
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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What We Do
Palmetto is committed to the creation of a distributed, decentralized energy source we call The New Utility, which will replace the fossil-fueled, centralized energy model of The Old Utility. We are working towards this democratization of energy by putting power and control back in the hands of consumers and inspiring them to make environmentally responsible choices. To this end, Palmetto has developed a clean energy marketplace, with proprietary technology designed to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to source their energy from renewables like solar power. We have developed products that reduce costs and drive widespread distribution of simple energy management solutions. Palmetto is a triple bottom line, fully distributed company with teammates throughout the United States.
