Human Resources Intern | Summer

Clean Harbors Norwell, MA is seeking a Human Resources Industrial Services Intern to join our safety-focused team. Supporting HPC Industrial Powered by Clean Harbors. This internship provides students with the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while supporting real projects that contribute to business priorities across our environmental, energy, and industrial services operations. We are searching for a reliable and team‑oriented individual with an excellent commitment to safety to join our growing team during Summer 2027!

This internship is an in‑person opportunity based at our Norwell, MA office and is not eligible for remote work. Interns will work onsite alongside our Human Resources and our Talent Acquisition team throughout the internship.

Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to our industry, and develop practical skills that support their academic and early career goals.

Start Dates for our Summer 2027 internships are May 17th and May 24th of 2027. Internships will run through the summer and end in August.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive Pay of $20/hour

• Clean Harbors offers students the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while working alongside professionals who are leading the way in environmental, energy, and industrial services.

• Engagement with teams, mentors, and leaders across the organization;

• Experience through meaningful projects that support real business priorities;

• Education about the environmental services industry and Clean Harbors' operations;

• Exposure to different career paths across our lines of business.

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Support HR team members by providing guidance to managers on employee‑related topics and organizational changes;
• Help build strong relationships across the business by engaging with employees and learning about day‑to‑day operations;
• Support training efforts related to company policies, employee development, and career growth opportunities;
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, including programs focused on retention and workplace satisfaction;
• Support performance management processes, including reviews, development planning, and compensation cycles;
• Assist with employee relations matters, including gathering information and supporting investigations as needed;
• Help analyze HR data and metrics to support recruiting, retention, and overall workforce planning efforts;
• Utilize tools such as excel, PowerPoint, CRMs, etc. to track data;
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules;
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines;
• Attend Networking events within the Internship Program;
• Complete a final project presentation;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources OR Business Management at an accredited college or university;

• Strong interest in learning about the environmental and industrial services industry;

• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment;

• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or other relevant technical tools.

As a Clean Harbors intern, you will gain hands‑on experience working alongside field teams and operational leaders who support environmental and industrial services across North America. Your day may include…