2027 Future Talent Program - Human Resources - Intern

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The Human Resources organization seeks Masters’ level students in Human Resources Management, Industrial and Labor Relations, I/O Psychology, Business or relevant related area, for a full-time, 3-month internship.

Responsibilities include working both independently and with other HR professionals. Projects and assignments will be customized based on candidate’s interest and business needs, but may include:

• Providing Employee Relations consultation, subject matter expertise, tools and resources to managers of U.S. non-bargaining employees on performance management/ improvement and conflict resolution matters.

• Participate in the execution of our company’s talent strategies and solutions, including talent attraction, development, and retention solutions. 

• Participate on an HR Operations project related to a key program or project priority for HR, inclusive of strategic planning, project management and communications.

• Participate in the execution of key initiatives in support of the company’s Global Diversity & Inclusion strategy.

• Involvement in projects focused on compensation solutions for our company’s divisions and functions and/or use of workforce analytics to drive solutions to address business needs. 

• Involvement in the ongoing reimagination, creation and planning of global learning strategies in support of unique client areas and geographies.

• Providing HR Business partner support to select areas of the business, in areas such as organization change, analytics, talent management and project management

Required:

• Currently enrolled Masters’ level student in the disciplines of Human Resources Management, Industrial and Labor Relations, I/O Psychology, Business or relevant related area, who has completed at least 1 year of coursework at time of internship

• Ability to work full time on-site at one of our New Jersey or Pennsylvania campuses

• High level of organization & attention to detail

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Ability to work independently

• Skill in probing and proactively asking the right questions to get needed information

Preferred:

• One previous internship completed or relevant work experience

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 ​USD

FTP2027

GSF2027

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

11/20/2026

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