Human Resources Intern

Sally Beauty Holdings • Plano, TX

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Summer Intern will support the Field HR team, which partners directly with our Stores and Distribution Centers—representing the largest employee population across the company. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to high-volume HR initiatives that have a meaningful impact on field operations while gaining hands-on experience in core HR practices.
The intern will assist with day-to-day HR support; help drive key projects across stores and DCs and collaborate with HR leaders to strengthen processes that directly influence the employee experience. This role is designed to provide immediate value to the business while offering the intern a comprehensive introduction to field-based HR in a fast-paced retail environment.

Requirements

• Strong communicator and problem solver; effectively engages cross‑functional partners, delivers clear written updates, identifies gaps, and proposes practical solutions.
• High level of organization and attention to detail, with the ability to track progress across several initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with groups of 3–5+ people on team projects, presentations, and/or organizational activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Interest in Human Resources, employee experience, or organizational development, supported by coursework or related involvement.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects at once and work comfortably with data, including basic spreadsheet analysis, trends, and reports.
• Proficiency with digital tools, such as Microsoft Office, project management platforms, or HR systems (training provided as needed).

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with Asana (our project management tool), learn how to navigate the platform, track assigned projects, and add cross-functional partners as needed.
• Support project tracking and organization to ensure visibility, accountability, and timely progress across Field HR initiatives.
• Build a process for managing social media–related employee or customer concerns within the Field HR scope.
• Identify and outline key stakeholders across the relevant business units to ensure clarity in roles and handoffs.
• Evaluate tracking methods to group similar incidents, highlight trends, and support consistent responses and risk mitigation.
• Document and refine process steps to improve clarity, efficiency, and alignment with field needs.
• Map out document retention requirements to ensure all hiring materials comply with legal and company guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed