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Co-op, Leaves and Absences Transformation (Fall 2026)

Delta Air Lines

Atlanta, GA, United StatesPosted Jul 1, 2026

Job description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) As part of Delta’s Global Health & Wellness team, the Leaves & Absences Transformation function plays a critical role in supporting employees during some of the most important moments of their lives—from medical and family leave to return‑to‑work transitions.

This team partners closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to design and deliver a more seamless, compassionate, and modern employee leave experience. Supporting a large, diverse global workforce, Leaves & Absences Transformation is at the center of Delta’s commitment to care, wellbeing, and operational excellence across the employee journey.

As a Leaves & Absences Transformation Co‑Op, you will partner closely with Health & Wellness, HR, Operations, and Technology teams to support the redesign of Delta’s employee leave experience.

Key responsibilities include

  • Support the end‑to‑end redesign of the employee leave journey, with a focus on simplifying processes, improving clarity, and enhancing moments of care across medical, family, and return‑to‑work leaves. + Analyze employee experience data, operational metrics, and feedback to identify pain points, trends, and opportunities for improvement within leave programs.

  • Apply project management and change management principles to support transformation initiatives from concept through implementation. + Collaborate cross‑functionally to document current‑state processes and help design future‑state workflows that improve efficiency, consistency, and employee experience. + Assist with process engineering and internal consulting efforts to streamline leave operations and reduce friction for employees and leaders.

  • Develop insights, recommendations, and presentations that translate data and findings into actionable improvements. + Support pilots, testing, and rollout of new tools, processes, or communications related to the leave experience. + Contribute to a culture of empathy, care, and continuous improvement by bringing a human‑centered lens to transformation work.

Note: Students must not take academic classes during Co-Op semesters. Please confirm with your university and academic advisor that this schedule aligns with your curriculum. + The Co-op position requires a candidate to be enrolledas an undergraduate (sophomore or above) that has successfully completed aminimum of 30 semester hours.

  • Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be able to maintain theminimum GPA. + Working as a Co-op does not guarantee a full-timeopportunity upon graduation. This position is intended to provide you witheducational, and professional work experience to prepare you for theworkforce. + This position requires you to work for 3 alternatingsemesters.

You cannot actively take any courses (inclusive of online orin-person) and work as a Co-op at the same time, which may delay yourgraduation by 1-2 semesters. + Students must be able to complete 3 alternatingrotations in Atlanta, GA in line with the below schedule: + Fall 2026 - 1st rotation + Summer 2027 - 2nd rotation + Spring 2028 - 3rd rotation What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) + Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

  • Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles. + Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency. + Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) N/A Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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