Human Resources Operations Intern

Job Description

Format: Hybrid
Internship Dates: June 2nd - September 11th
Priority Deadline to Submit Resume: Friday, February 6th
Final Deadline to Submit Resume: Friday, February 20th
Pay Rate: See below
Why Join Us

This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Human Resources (HR) operations while helping shape a workplace where every mind can thrive.

This intern will be part of the Neurodiversity@Hearst program, a paid, full-time 15-week internship program for neurodivergent/autistic talent interested in enhancing their technical skills. From June 2nd - September 11th, 2026, interns will participate in an immersive, hands-on experience at a leading global, diversified media, information, and services company. This cohort will include interns at Hearst Television, Fitch Group, Hearst Magazines and Hearst Corporate.

This role will be hybrid out of our NYC office.

About Hearst Magazines

Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.

-including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics-inspires, entertains, and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms.

We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world-and together, we are shaping what's next.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain and update employee records under guidance of your manager
• Review internal documents and handbooks for grammar, formatting, and clarity
• Assist with employment verification requests, help review and organize messages in the HR mailbox
• Support the HR team by helping organize and review employment verification records (I-9 forms), checking for completeness, and preparing materials for audits-while learning about compliance, documentation standards, and confidentiality
• Coordinate aspects of employee offboarding, including equipment returns and deprovisioning
• Document HR processes and update standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Identify and update frequently asked questions (FAQs) for internal knowledge bases
• Refresh and organize content on internal HR platforms, such as the People & Culture intranet page
• Test new system integrations, including chatbots and HR tool enhancements
• Manage and organize SharePoint folders to align with document retention requirements
• Monitor and respond to Service Now HR tickets

What We're Looking For

• Organized and detail-oriented with data and employee information
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of internal data and documents
• Interest in inclusive workplace practices and employee experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Share Point
• Works with teammates in a way that supports shared goals, and is open to clear, respectful feedback-both giving and receiving
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role
• A candidate who is able to be in-office 4 days per week in New York City

The range in salary for this role is $27 - $32 an hour. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Hearst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please follow all instructions carefully, as it is an important criterion to indicate work readiness. Please note that there is a 2-step process to submit a completed application.

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