Junior Human Resources Associate Internship

Job Title: 12 Month Junior Human Resources Associate

Location: Tampa, Florida, USA

Function: Human Resources

Program Duration: 12 Months

For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business:
Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity, and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

Come and be a part of the exciting and dynamic world of L'Oréal USA as a 12-Month Junior Human Resources Associate
. This extraordinary paid opportunity is designed for a recent graduate looking to build foundational HR knowledge across a broad range of functions — including employee case management, HR data administration, leaves and accommodations, payroll inquiry support, and HR documentation. You will work alongside our world‑class HR team, gain exposure to senior leadership, and develop hands‑on experience with industry‑leading HR systems and processes.

If you love people, are passionate about beauty, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit, this is the role for you!

• Serve as a point of contact for employee HR inquiries received through multiple channels, providing timely, accurate, and professional responses
• Triage, document, and manage cases within the HR case management system, escalating complex matters as appropriate
• Guide employees through HR policies, processes, and available resources with a strong customer service orientation

• Process and audit HR data transactions to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance across HR systems
• Support data entry, maintenance, and validation within HRIS platforms and assist with regular and ad‑hoc reporting needs
• Identify data discrepancies and partner with the appropriate teams to resolve

• Respond to employee and HR payroll‑related questions including timekeeping, pay calculations, and deductions
• Develop a working understanding of payroll and timekeeping logic to address common inquiries and route complex matters to the appropriate resolution team
• Partner with the Payroll team on day‑to‑day inquiry support

• Administer leave programs including FMLA, short‑term and long‑term disability, parental leave, and company‑specific leaves
• Manage workplace accommodation requests end‑to‑end, supporting the ADA interactive process in collaboration with employees, managers, and medical professionals
• Communicate eligibility, process requirements, and outcomes to employees clearly and empathetically
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and coordinate with Payroll, Benefits, and third‑party administrators throughout

• Create and maintain internal HR documents including SOPs, process guides, FAQs, and training materials
• Partner with HR subject matter experts to translate complex processes into clear, accessible content
• Review and improve existing documentation for accuracy, consistency, and usability

• Assist with onboarding administration, Tuition Reimbursement processing, Employee Verifications, and policy compliance tracking
• Lead independent projects and contribute to HR team initiatives as assigned
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to continuously build HR knowledge and skills

• Bachelor's degree received within the last 12 months in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field — OR Master's degree received within the last 12 months with no more than a 6‑month gap in education history
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Prior internship or office experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information
• High emotional intelligence, cross‑cultural awareness, and a strong sense of confidentiality
• Customer service mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a…