Intern - HR Systems Analyst

Publix Super Markets•Lakeland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it's our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource—our associates. Since its launch in 2007, the Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunities in the workplace. This is achieved through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge. The 2026 Summer program dates are May 18 th – July 24 th at our company facilities in Lakeland, FL. Over these 10 weeks, interns will work 40 hours a week participating in impactful departmental projects that connect classroom learning to real-world corporate experience. Highlights include: Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office) Attending executive meetings Participating in group community service activities Touring manufacturing and distribution facilities Developing and delivering end of program presentations to Publix leadership Join a company consistently ranked as a great place to work. Grow professionally and personally while making a lasting impact. Apply today and grow your legacy with Publix. This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Position Overview The intern will rotate through all the Human Resource (HR) departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of Publix’s HR’s systems and processes. The intern will focus on analyzing the current human resources technology landscape, identifying strengths and gaps, and exploring the feasibility and potential benefits of implementing a unified “total HR” system. The intern’s work will support HR’s goal of optimizing efficiency, data integration, and associate experience across all HR functions.

Requirements

must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May; or if graduating from a bachelor's degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester; or if graduating from a master’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester)
must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in data analytics, business analytics, computer science, information systems or related field and be a current junior or above (rising senior or above as of the program start in Summer 2026) or a graduate student
basic knowledge in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Access
basic knowledge of relational database design and management, including translating business requirements into database solutions
ability to gather, interpret, and analyze data from multiple sources
ability to work effectively without close supervision or guidance
ability to analyze processes
advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Access
advanced knowledge in Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or other BI Tools
data analysis skills including the ability to inspect, transform, and model data from various sources to discover information trends
advanced skills in Structured Query Language (SQL)