2027 Future Talent Program - Human Resources - Intern

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is offering a Future Talent Program internship in Global Support. The 3-month, full-time internship provides real HR projects across Employee Relations, talent strategies, and learning initiatives.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Masters program in HR or related field and available on-site full-time at a NJ/PA campus. Strong communication and MS Office skills are required, with prior internship preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Masters’ level student in HR Management, Industrial and Labor Relations, I/O Psychology, Business or related area with at least 1 year of coursework completed.
• Ability to work full time on-site at NJ or PA campuses.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong MS Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work independently.
• Skill in probing and asking the right questions to get needed information.

Responsibilities

• Provide Employee Relations consultation and resources to managers of US non-bargaining employees on performance management and conflict resolution.
• Participate in talent strategies and solutions including attraction, development, and retention.
• Contribute to HR Operations project related to a priority program, including planning and communications.
• Support global Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
• Assist with compensation solutions and workforce analytics projects across divisions and functions.
• Help design and plan global learning strategies for client areas and geographies.
• Provide HR Business Partner support in change, analytics, talent management, and project management.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Probing questions

Education

Masters-level student in HR related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The Human Resources organization seeks Masters’ level students in Human Resources Management, Industrial and Labor Relations, I/O Psychology, Business or relevant related area, for a full-time, 3-month internship.

Responsibilities

• Providing Employee Relations consultation, subject matter expertise, tools and resources to managers of U.S. non-bargaining employees on performance management/ improvement and conflict resolution matters.
• Participate in the execution of our company’s talent strategies and solutions, including talent attraction, development, and retention solutions.
• Participate on an HR Operations project related to a key program or project priority for HR, inclusive of strategic planning, project management and communications.
• Participate in the execution of key initiatives in support of the company’s Global Diversity & Inclusion strategy.
• Involvement in projects focused on compensation solutions for our company’s divisions and functions and/or use of workforce analytics to drive solutions to address business needs.
• Involvement in the ongoing reimagination, creation and planning of global learning strategies in support of unique client areas and geographies.
• Providing HR Business partner support to select areas of the business, in areas such as organization change, analytics, talent management and project management

Required

• Currently enrolled Masters’ level student in the disciplines of Human Resources Management, Industrial and Labor Relations, I/O Psychology, Business or relevant related area, who has completed at least 1 year of coursework at time of internship
• Ability to work full time on-site at one of our New Jersey or Pennsylvania campuses
• High level of organization & attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to work independently
• Skill in probing and proactively asking the right questions to get needed information

Preferred

• One previous internship completed or relevant work experience

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD

FTP2027

GSF2027

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Requirements

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

11/20/2026

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Requisition ID:

R414045