Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Intern to join the HarperCollins People Team! This internship will provide you with exposure to various HR functions, allowing you to gain a comprehensive understanding of HR operations and practices. You will rotate through different HR specialties, including recruitment, employee lifecycle, employee relations, training and development, diversity and inclusion, and HR administration.
Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition:
- Assist in posting job openings, managing applications, and coordinating interviews.
- Help organize recruitment events and outreach efforts.
Employee Onboarding & Offboarding:
- Support the onboarding & offboarding process for new hires and departing employees, ensuring a smooth transition to and from the company.
- Prepare onboarding and offboarding materials and assist with orientation sessions.
Employee Relations:
- Assist with employee and managerial inquiries in partnership with the People Team.
- Take detailed notes during intake calls and update the tracker accordingly.
Training and Development:
- Participate in the planning and coordination of training programs.
- Track attendance and feedback provided.
Diversity and Inclusion:
- Help plan and coordinate D&I initiatives, such as workshops, information sessions, or awareness campaigns.
- Support with employee engagement surveys and analyze results.
HRIS & Benefits:
- Maintain employee records, prepare reports, and update HR databases.
- Assist in the administration of the employee benefits programs and respond to employee inquiries.
Qualifications:
- Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday – Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week, from June 7 – August 12, 2027. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.
- Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
- A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to “Hiring Team.”
- Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.
- A passion for books is highly valued!
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Basic understanding of HR principles and practices is preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at
TalentManagement@harpercollins.com
. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.
The deadline to apply is October 1, 2026 by 11:59 pm ET.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.