Summer 2026 Intern - Human Resources

Fanatics • New York, NY

5d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Summer 2026 Human Resources Internship
Location: New York City (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Who We Are
Fanatics Collectibles is a global product and technology organization focused on redefining the world of collectibles. We build innovative platforms that power the collector experience across physical and digital products, including trusted marketplaces and live commerce experiences. Backed by Fanatics, the world’s largest sports merchandising company, we combine the scale of a global brand with the speed and ambition of a high-growth technology team.
Our People team plays a critical role in supporting this mission—designing thoughtful, scalable systems and experiences that help our teams do their best work. We are an AI-forward HR organization, continuously exploring how technology and automation can enhance the employee and candidate experience while enabling smarter, more efficient operations.
About the Internship
The Summer 2026 HR Intern will gain hands-on experience across HR Operations and Recruiting Operations, supporting the day-to-day systems, processes, and programs that enable our teams to grow and thrive. This internship is designed for someone who is curious about how people, systems, and data come together to support a fast-paced business.
You will partner closely with members of the People team and contribute to meaningful projects while learning how modern HR teams operate at scale in a technology-driven environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Operations, or a related field.
• Strong interest in HR Operations, Recruiting Operations, and people systems.
• Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, and systems; experience with tools like Airtable, ATS platforms, or HRIS is a plus (but not required).
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity about how AI and technology can improve HR processes and employee experiences.
• A collaborative, proactive mindset and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Operations activities, including employee data management, reporting, and process documentation within our Human Capital Management system (Oracle HCM).
• Assist with Recruiting Operations, including candidate tracking, interview scheduling support, and maintaining accurate data in Greenhouse (ATS).
• Help ensure data integrity across people systems such as Oracle HCM, Greenhouse, and Airtable.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by documenting workflows and identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and automation.
• Support onboarding and offboarding operational tasks in partnership with HR and Recruiting team members.
• Assist with internal audits, reporting requests, and ad hoc projects related to compliance, systems, and employee lifecycle events.
• Collaborate with the team on AI-forward initiatives, including process optimization, tool evaluation, and experimentation with automation where appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings, learning sessions, and cross-functional collaboration opportunities to gain exposure to the broader People function.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with enterprise-level HR and recruiting systems.
• Exposure to a modern, AI-forward People team within a high-growth technology organization.
• Meaningful work that contributes to real HR and recruiting outcomes.
• Mentorship and learning opportunities from experienced HR and People Operations professionals.
• An inclusive, team-oriented environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern