HR Intern, Summer 2026 (HQ)

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support within Workday , including data entry, updates, and system maintenance
• Assist with HR data management and audits
• Partner with HR team members on ad hoc projects as needed

Requirements

• You're a rising junior or senior currently enrolled in an accredited university
• You're interested in Human Resources, HR Operations, HRIS, or People Analytics
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with data, reports, and systems
• Technically curious with the ability to quickly learn new tools and platforms (prior exposure to Workday or similar systems is a plus, but not required)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational, communication and problem‑solving skills
• What You'll Gain:
• Hands‑on experience supporting an global enterprise HR system
• Exposure to real‑world HR operations and data‑driven decision‑making
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced HR professionals and build transferable skills
• We value our people . Click here for more on what we offer and what it's like to work for POLITICO.
• Let's keep in touch . You can view our list of open positions here . We hope to see your application soon!
• About Us .
• POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow's headlines, not reports on yesterday's news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital.
• These bets have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and the indispensable resource for leaders who shape the future. Today, we are a rarity in media: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization.
• Posting date:
• 2026-05-26 Title:
• HR Intern, Summer 2026 (HQ)

Additional Information

Job Description: POLITICO is seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to support the HR team with a focus on Workday administration , data management and reporting. This internship offers hands‑on experience in HR systems, analytics and day‑to‑day operational support within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

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