HR Intern: Launch Your Career in People & Culture

Henkel; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online learning platform

Networking events

Internship-to-full-time path

Job summary

Henkel’s Irvine internship offers hands-on experience in HR, partnering with business partners across the employee lifecycle, including interviews, onboarding, events and offboarding.

You will support payroll, talent acquisition and benefits projects, collaborate with COEs, and help foster inclusivity and cross-functional teamwork in a dynamic corporate setting. This internship runs May 24 to August 13, 2027, with potential for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student graduating in 2028 or 2029 pursuing a degree in social sciences or business administration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Interest in Human Resources, organizational culture, and employee engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners to support lifecycle activities, including interviews, onboarding, employee events, and offboarding.
• Serve as the first point of contact for the Irvine HR space during Summer 2027, helping create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) on payroll, talent acquisition, and benefits projects.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote inclusivity and collaboration across departments and employee groups.
• Gain exposure to strategic HR functions and cross‑functional collaboration within a dynamic corporate setting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Confidentiality

Education

Social sciences major

Business administration major

Job description

Henkel’s Irvine internship offers hands-on experience in HR, partnering with business partners across the employee lifecycle, including interviews, onboarding, events and offboarding.

You will support payroll, talent acquisition and benefits projects, collaborate with COEs, and help foster inclusivity and cross-functional teamwork in a dynamic corporate setting. This internship runs May 24 to August 13, 2027, with potential for future opportunities.