2027 Future Talent Program - Human Resources - Intern

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, invites enrolled master's students to join the Future Talent Program as a 3-month full-time internship in our Global Support Division.

You will work on real HR projects across employee relations, talent strategies, and HR operations while gaining exposure to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Applicants should be pursuing a relevant master's degree, able to work on-site full time at a New Jersey or Pennsylvania campus, and demonstrate strong communication,

Qualifications

• Masters level student in HR Management, Industrial and Labor Relations, I/O Psychology, Business or related area with at least 1 year of coursework.
• Ability to work full-time on-site at NJ or PA campuses.
• Strong written and verbal communication and solid organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Employee Relations consultation and guidance on performance management and conflict resolution for US non-bargaining employees.
• Support execution of talent strategies including attraction, development, and retention solutions.
• Contribute to HR Operations projects involving planning, management, and communications.
• Participate in initiatives supporting the Global Diversity & Inclusion strategy.
• Involve in compensation analytics and workforce analytics projects as needed.
• Assist in learning strategy development and global training planning.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization and attention to detail

Autonomy

Probing questions

Education

Masters level student in HR/IR/I/O Psychology/Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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

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

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:

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

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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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