Workforce Planning Intern

Job Description

Workforce Planning Intern | The AES Corporation

The Tone:
This is an internship position at The AES Corporation, a leading US-based global power company with 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES is not only actively shaping the future of energy by providing electricity for millions worldwide, but is also recognized as #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations for five consecutive years. The company is highly regarded for its strong workplace culture, consistently earning top positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 13 consecutive years, underscoring its commitment to integrity and responsible business practices. This role is crucial for ensuring the financial accuracy and strategic value of workforce cost management by performing deep-dive analysis of headcount-related spending, identifying cost drivers, and delivering actionable variance insights, thereby contributing to a company that continually drives innovation and powers a more sustainable future.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Not specified
• Pay: $21.00–$30.18 hourly
• Team: This role partners with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams.
• Mission: Identify cost drivers and deliver actionable variance insights for headcount-related spending to ensure accuracy, transparency, and strategic value in workforce cost management.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Power BI, Tableau

What You’ll Actually Do
• Expense Review: Review and analyze people-related expenses, including salaries, benefits, bonuses, and taxes, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct in-depth variance analyses comparing actual people costs to established budgets and forecasts.
• Reporting: Create and maintain reports on headcount, people cost, and people-related metrics for leadership, supporting both routine and ad-hoc requests.
• Budgeting & Forecasting Support: Assist in budgeting and forecast analysis for people costs, tracking changes, and ensuring data integrity for headcount projections.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Skills: Possesses a detail-oriented and analytical mindset, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively. Exhibits a self-starter attitude, resourceful in tackling assignments, proactive in taking initiative, and positive when navigating ambiguity.