2027 Summer Internship - Human Resources Rotation (NYC)

HarperCollins Publishers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers in New York City is offering an HR Intern position within the People Team. You will rotate through recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, diversity and inclusion, and HR administration to gain hands-on exposure to HR operations.

The internship runs June 7–August 12, 2027, requires 28 hours per week (Mon–Thu) in the NYC office, and pays $18 per hour. This is ideal for students pursuing HR or business-related degrees who love books.

Qualifications

• Available to work in NYC office Mon–Thu for 28 hours weekly, June 7–Aug 12, 2027.
• Open to rising seniors, recent grads, master's students, or entrants with up to 1 year of work experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Resume and cover letter required; address to 'Hiring Team'.
• Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in or recently graduated from undergrad or master's programs.
• Passion for books highly valued.
• Pursuing HR, Business Admin, or related field is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of HR principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in posting job openings, managing applications, and coordinating interviews.
• Help organize recruitment events and outreach efforts.
• Support onboarding and offboarding for new hires and departing employees.
• Prepare onboarding materials and assist with orientation sessions.
• Assist with employee and managerial inquiries in partnership with the People Team.
• Help plan and coordinate D&I initiatives and surveys.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases; respond to inquiries.
• Track attendance and collect feedback for training programs.

Job description

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 mustbe authorized towork in the United States.
• A resume and cover letter arerequired; applicationswithout acover 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 [e-mail]. 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.