Workforce Planning Intern

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.

This position focuses on deep-dive analysis of headcount-related spending, identifying cost drivers, and delivering clear, actionable variance insights versus budget and forecast. The workforce planning intern will partner closely with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy, transparency, and strategic value in workforce cost management.

Main Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze people-related expenses, including salaries, benefits, bonuses, taxes, and others, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.

• Variance Analysis: Conduct in-depth variance analyses comparing actual people costs to budgets and forecasts.

• Reporting: Create and maintain reports on headcount, people cost, and people-related metrics for leadership, supporting both routine and ad-hoc needs.

• Budgeting & Forecasting Support: Assist in budgeting and forecast analysis for people costs, tracking changes, and ensuring data integrity for headcount projections.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree required, in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field

• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities

• Self-starter attitude; someone who can tackle an assignment by being resourceful, taking initiative, and managing through ambiguity positively

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $21.00 and $30.18/per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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