Human Resources Summer Associate
About The Position
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our team is committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future. The Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) is an outstanding, accelerated opportunity to develop the vital skills for a career as a Human Resources leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific. HRLDP participants will have the opportunity for multiple assignments over two (2) years that provide strategic direction in different facets of Human Resources while allowing for exposure to our core processes, technologies, and leaders. Participants will gain proficiency with our diverse functional areas, business units, products / services, and regions. Additional learning opportunities include: formal development sessions; dedicated Executive Mentorship; utilization of our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology; and a network of outstanding Leadership Development Program alumni across the organization. Our Summer Associate program is a 10-12 week internship crafted for Graduate-level students and pipelines our HRLDP. Our Summer Associates are matched to projects based on their abilities and current business needs. All projects are developed by our Senior HR Leadership Team and have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business unit to which they are assigned. Summer projects may include the following functional areas / business operations: Talent Management Talent Acquisition Corporate Total Rewards Employee Relations
Requirements
- Graduate student completing a Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or similar degree between December 2026 and June 2027.
- 1+ years work experience post-undergraduate degree preferred.
- Distinguished results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
- Consultative approach with internal and external partners and ability to cultivate ongoing, meaningful, positive relationships.
- Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and agility in navigating ambiguity in a fast paced environment.
- Confident applying Key Performance Indicators for effective forecasting and propelling continuous improvement.
- Ability to influence colleagues and leaders at all levels of a matrixed environment.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence and strong executive presence.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.
- Not eligible for F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years work experience post-undergraduate degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop vital skills for a career as a Human Resources leader.
- Participate in multiple assignments over two years providing strategic direction in different facets of Human Resources.
- Gain exposure to core HR processes, technologies, and leaders.
- Gain proficiency with diverse functional areas, business units, products/services, and regions.
- Engage in formal development sessions, executive mentorship, and utilize the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology.
- Be matched to projects based on abilities and current business needs.
- Work on projects with significant strategic and/or operating importance to the assigned business unit.
Benefits
- Choice of national medical and dental plans
- National vision plan
- Health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
- Accident and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
