FLEX Emerging Leaders I (Full Time) United States
About The Position
The FLEX Emerging Leaders I (Full Time) position is part of a 3-year leadership development program at Cisco within the People, Policy, and Purpose Organization (3P). Participants will engage in a series of rotations (3-12 months each) within HR, Policy, and Purpose-focused teams. The program includes thorough onboarding, exposure to various functions, and professional development opportunities. Upon completion of the three years, graduates will transition into full-time roles within the 3P organization based on their career goals and interests. FLEX-EL participants join Cisco as People and Communities Representatives, working on projects to increase business value, driving team-based projects and individual assignments, collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, and contributing to the FLEX Community. They will also participate in professional development workshops, function-specific training, and business seminars.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's); or an educational or workforce development program (e.g., Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification).
- Qualifying education and work experience should be in strategy, governance, human resources, etc., or a related field.
- Expected to continue enrollment in a degree or qualifying educational or workforce development program following completion of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Shown leadership skills and an ability to motivate change.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, collaborate across diverse business functions, and articulate how people, policy, and purpose initiatives drive business outcomes (no prior HR or functional experience required).
- Passion for driving meaningful organizational impact and solving complex enterprise challenges.
- Adaptable leaders from all fields driven by curiosity who want to make a difference across our diverse ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Work on projects that will increase value to the business.
- Drive several team-based projects and complete individual stretch assignments.
- Collaborate with senior leadership, managers, cross-functional teams, and other members of the FLEX community.
- Contribute to the FLEX Community by participating in program-specific teams.
- Participate in professional development workshops, function-specific training, and business seminars often led by industry leaders.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Grants of Cisco restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
- Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- Annual bonuses for non-sales roles
- Performance-based incentive pay for sales roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
