Human Resources Intern - General (Summer 2027)

Description

As a FedEx Intern, you will be working on projects gaining you valuable, real-world experience in a professional environment as it relates to your field of study.

Location Details

The desired locations for this position are Aurora, CO, Grove City, OH, or Olive Branch, MS.

Essential Functions

• Under close supervision, the successful candidate will gain experience in one or more of the following areas within HR: Organizational Effectiveness, Compensation, Learning and Development, Recruitment, Workforce Strategy and Planning, HR Systems, Employee Relations, Business Consulting, Enterprise Health Care, and HR Analytics.
• Present and deliver long-term solutions that will have significant impacts to the business and/or customer experience.
• Participates in various networking and/or community service events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Areas of Study

Bachelor of Science (BS) / Bachelor of Arts (BA) in:

• Human Resource Management
• Psychology
• Business Administration
• Organizational Leadership

Preferred Skills & Competencies

HR Fundamentals & Knowledge

• Core HR Operations: Experience or coursework in recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Compliance: Awareness of employment laws and HR compliance.
• Support & Service: Customer service orientation with the ability to support both employees and leadership.

Communication & Professionalism

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Ethics & Discretion: Professionalism, high integrity, and a proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite: Proficiency in MS Office applications, with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Generative AI: Proficiency in using generative AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or Google Gemini).
• Analytical Capabilities: Ability to review workforce data and reports, identifying trends in turnover, attendance, or recruiting metrics.

Interpersonal & Problem-Solving Skills

• Relationship Building: Active listening, relationship building, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Problem-Solving: Conflict resolution, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving.

Project, Time, & Organizational Management

• Task Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, competing priorities, and pay close attention to detail.
• Project Execution: Assisting with HR initiatives and special projects, meeting deadlines, and following up on action items.

Key Personal Attributes

• Adaptability & Agility: Adaptability, curiosity, and a strong learning agility/willingness to learn.
• Initiative: Self-starting capability and proactive drive.

Minimum Education

Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Degree: Currently enrolled in aBachelor’s degree program such as Human Resources Management, Psychology, Organizational Leadership or Performance, Organizational Management, Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Labor and Employee Relations or other related major.

Minimum Experience

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently and as a part of a team.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.

Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.

Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with across business units and to all levels of management.

Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.

Immigration - Immigration sponsorship is not available for intern positions. Sponsorship may be available for full-time, exempt positions, depending on the specific role and federal regulations. Note, sponsorship is never guaranteed under any circumstances.

Preferred Qualifications:  

Pay Transparency:   

Pay: Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates. A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an on-site or hybrid internship or co-op experience.

Additional Details: Availability to work 40 hours/week for a 10-week program, June 7th - August 13th. Resumes should include the following information: email address, phone number, name of college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation (month & year).

Pay Transparency:
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations.  If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)