People Team Intern – Summer 2026
About The Position
MEI is seeking a People (HR) Generalist Intern to support our growing People team during a dynamic period of company growth. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the core functions that support the employee lifecycle — including recruiting, onboarding, employee experience, talent programs, and People operations. This role is ideal for a student interested in human resources, organizational development, business operations, or people strategy who wants to learn how a modern People function operates inside a scaling company. The intern will work closely with the People team and gain visibility into how we build systems, programs, and processes that support our employees and business leaders.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Communications, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
- Eagerness to learn and contribute meaningfully to a team
Responsibilities
- Assist with recruiting coordination and candidate experience, including scheduling interviews and supporting communication with candidates
- Support new hire onboarding activities, helping ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for incoming employees
- Contribute to People operations projects, including documentation, process improvements, and maintaining internal resources or SOPs
- Assist with internal communications, including drafting employee updates, program announcements, and People team messaging
- Support employee engagement initiatives and company programs such as intern events, training sessions, or team meetings
- Help track and organize People data and metrics, including recruiting and employee lifecycle information
- Conduct research and benchmarking on HR practices, tools, or policies to support People team initiatives
- Provide general project support to the People team as we continue building scalable systems and processes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
