2026 Future Talent Program - Human Resources - Intern

MSD • Cambridge, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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 but who has not yet received his/her degree
• 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
• One previous internship completed or relevant work experience

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees