HR Graduate Rotation Experience

Synopsys, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Sunnyvale HQ

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. invites ambitious undergraduates and graduates to join a 24-month HR graduate rotational program at the Sunnyvale, California headquarters. You will rotate through multiple HR functions, gaining hands-on experience, completing strategic projects, and building a foundation for a permanent HR role.

The program emphasizes AI-enabled research, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision making. The role is full-time with a hybrid model (onsite 3 days/week).

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed bachelor’s or master’s in HR, business, industrial-organizational psychology, or related field.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Synopsys Sunnyvale headquarters and be able to work onsite 3 days per week.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools to support research, analysis, productivity, process improvement, or employee-focused solutions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data and stakeholder input into actionable recommendations.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn across HR functions and program focus areas.
• Ability to take ownership of projects, set goals, manage milestones, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across participating HR teams during four rotations.
• Learn each team’s core responsibilities and contribute to day-to-day work.
• Complete project work aligned with a rotation's strategic focus area.
• Gather information, review data, and document observations to identify opportunities.
• Develop resources, processes, tools, and solutions based on rotation needs.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders, applying feedback as priorities change.
• Deliver progress updates and a capstone presentation at the end of the 24-month program.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/Business

Tools

AI tools

Job description

We Are

Synopsys drives technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology drives the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, where smart tech and AI are seamlessly woven into daily life. From self-driving cars and health-monitoring smartwatches to renewable energy systems that efficiently distribute clean power, Synopsys creates high-performance silicon chips that help build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world.

Our HR Graduate Rotational Program Experience

At Synopsys, our Graduates dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide—and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Mission Statement

Our mission is to fuel today’s innovations and spark tomorrow’s creativity. Together, we adapt to thrive, challenge the status quo, deliver exceptional value, and build trust. By living our values of Agility, Courage, Excellence, and Trust, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute their best—at work and beyond.

What You'll Be Doing

During this 24-month rotational program, you will gain hands‑on experience across participating HR teams. In each rotation, you will learn the team’s core responsibilities and contribute to its day‑to‑day work while completing a project aligned with one of the program’s strategic focus areas: AI transformation, employee experience, skills development, or business impact and consulting. Your responsibilities will include:

• Learning how each participating HR team operates, the services it provides, and how its work supports employees and the business
• Supporting day‑to‑day team responsibilities to build practical experience with the processes, tools, and stakeholder needs associated with each rotation
• Completing project work aligned with the strategic focus area of the rotation and the current priorities of the participating team
• Gathering information, reviewing data, and documenting observations to identify opportunities and support informed decisions
• Researching, developing, or improving resources, processes, tools, and solutions based on the needs of the rotation team
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders, applying feedback, and adapting to changing priorities throughout each rotation
• Sharing progress, key learnings, and recommendations through regular check‑ins and rotation deliverables, culminating in a capstone presentation at the end of the 24-month program

What You'll Need

• Completed within the past year, or currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial‑Organizational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, or a related field. Candidates who are still pursuing a degree must have no more than one semester remaining for a bachelor’s degree or one year remaining for a master’s degree and must be available to work full‑time.
• Must currently reside within commuting distance of Synopsys’ Sunnyvale, California headquarters and be available to work onsite 3 days per week. Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools to support research, analysis, productivity, process improvement, or employee‑focused solutions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to turn data, stakeholder input, and business needs into actionable recommendations
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn across HR functions and program focus areas
• Ability to take ownership of projects, set goals and success measures, manage milestones, document learnings, and deliver high‑quality outcomes
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder‑management skills, including the ability to seek feedback, navigate ambiguity, and present recommendations to leaders
• Commitment to a 24‑month, full‑time rotational program based at Synopsys’ Sunnyvale, CA headquarters, including onboarding, four structured rotations, cohort learning, development activities, and preparation for a permanent HR role

Key Program Facts

• Program Length: 24 months with 4 planned rotations across HR functions
• Location: Sunnyvale, California
• Working Model: Hybrid (In‑Office 3 days per week)
• Full‑Time/Part‑Time: Full‑time, permanent position. The first 24 months consist of four structured HR rotations, followed by placement into a full‑time HR role upon successful completion of the rotation experience.
• Start Date: January 2027