HR Intern - Sustainability

WM • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At WM, early career talent is more than the future of our business—they're a vital part of our present. WM's Summer Internship Program is a 12-week paid experience designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world application. Interns are empowered from day one to contribute meaningfully, explore new areas of the business, and grow their professional skillsets in a supportive, purpose-driven environment. The Internship Experience As a WM Intern, you won't be sitting on the sidelines, you'll be in the mix. You will work alongside experienced professionals on real projects that make an impact for WM. You'll get real-world experience in key aspects of our business, including a meaningful project you'll own and present to senior leaders at the end of the summer, while discovering what we're all about. Outside of your core work, you'll join skill-building workshops, connect with leaders through executive roundtables, and build community with fellow interns from across the country. When summer wraps- the connection doesn't stop there. You'll walk away with meaningful experience for your resume, a strong network, and a clear path to stay connected to future opportunities at WM. Come build your career with us! This internship is part of the HR Sustainability team- a group of HR Business Partners who are frontline to the business. We work side-by-side with leaders guiding them through all people-related decisions. Our team uses data to drive impact, helping leaders make informed choices and shaping the employee experience at every level. You'll gain exposure to real-time HR strategy, decision making, and the dynamic intersection of people and business.

Requirements

• Interns must have a High school diploma or GED (accredited) and be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s degree (accredited) in a field of study relevant to the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Operations by assisting with daily HR activities including payroll exceptions, employee inquiries and general process support.
• Review our “People Pulse” and look for themes within the organization to make recommendations on.
• Research emerging trends in AI and help create a practical guide for business leaders on its application in HR. Present findings to key leaders at the end of the internship.
• Conduct Paid Time Off (PTO) audits with guidance from the HR team and analyze trends to help leaders make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to support the development and execution of the Voice of the Employee action plans
• Work closely with our Absence Management team to produce monthly reports on leave of absences and workplace accommodations.
• Participate in team meetings and gain exposure to strategic HR decision-making and data-driven leadership support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees