Lauder Summer 2027 Intern, Human Resources

Estée Lauder Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Estée Lauder Companies offers an HR internship program designed to develop leadership skills and practical, hands-on experience in a corporate setting. Eligible candidates must be undergraduates in their junior year by June 2027 and graduating in May/June 2028.

Interns will explore HRBP/ESO and COE tracks, collaborating on projects to support HR and business goals. The program emphasizes professional growth, exposure to global HR strategies, and hands-on tasks across onboarding, payroll, talent

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Human Resources.
• Prior internship experience in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook; Oracle, Taleo, or ATS a plus.
• Strong written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on projects to support HR goals and business objectives.
• Contribute to program design and implementation related to core HR strategy.

Skills

HR interest

Internship experience

Professionalism

Organizational skills

MS Office

Applicant tracking systems

Written and verbal communication

Tools

HR software (ATS)

Job description

Description

As a reflection of our corporate philosophy and learning methodology, The Estée Lauder Companies’ HR internship program promotes continuous leadership development, hands‑on practical experience, group networking opportunities, and strategic thinking initiatives to optimize participants' learning and career growth.

IMPORTANT: To be eligible for this summer internship opportunity you must be a current undergraduate Junior (rising senior) and must complete your Junior year by June 2027 and graduating in May/June 2028. If you are not eligible for this program, we kindly encourage you to instead explore other opportunities you may be eligible for posted on our company career site.

The HR internship consists of 2 possible areas that make up the HR function at The Estée Lauder Companies: HR Business Partner (HRBP)/ Employee Services (ESO) – projects related to employee needs for those sitting in brands or one of our corporate functions, including performance/talent management, onboarding, payroll administration, employee relations, among other projects, Center of Excellence (COE) – strategic program design/creation and implementation relating to core HR strategy; areas of focus may include: Global Management Strategies, Global Organization Design and Effectiveness, Global Sales Capability, Global Talent, Global Total Rewards & HR Operations.

Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate on projects that will support the team in reaching established goals and objectives directly relating to the success of the business.

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $25.00 to $33.00. Exact hourly rate depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have completed their Junior year by program start (June 2027) and on track to graduate in May/June 2028
• Strong interest in Human Resources
• Prior internship experience working in a fast‑paced corporate environment
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook; Oracle, Taleo, or experience with an applicant‑tracking‑system a plus
• Strong written and verbal skills