Summer 2027 Intern - Human Resources

WD builds storage systems and infrastructure for the AI-driven data economy. The Summer 2027 HR Intern will own a project within a specialized HR team, develop early-career and HR skills through a structured curriculum, collaborate with HR professionals, use modern HR tools and analytics, and present a capstone project to WD leadership.

What you'll do:

• You’ll own a real project within one of WD’s specialized HR teams—such as Talent Acquisition, People Intelligence & Analytics, Compensation & Benefits, Organizational Development, and more
• Throughout the summer, you’ll participate in a structured learning curriculum designed to build core early‑career and HR‑related skills
• You’ll get hands-on experience with modern HR tools and analytics, collaborate with teams across the HR function, learn directly from HR leaders, and wrap up the program by presenting your capstone project to WD leadership

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field
• Strong interest in building a career in Human Resources
• Ability to analyze information, interpret data, and draw meaningful insights
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new HR systems and tools
• Organized, adaptable, and able to manage work in a dynamic environment
• Right to work in the U.S. ***without*** requiring sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) now, or in the future
• Available to work 40 hours/week for 12 consecutive weeks in Summer 2027
• Location: San Jose, California
• Exposure to HR systems or analytics tools (e.g., Workday, SmartRecruiters, Tableau, Power BI)
• Prior experience related to HR, people analytics, organizational development, or project management

Benefits:

• Structured learning curriculum designed to build core early-career and HR-related skills
• Hands-on experience with modern HR tools and analytics
• Learn directly from HR leaders
• Structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum
• Presenting a capstone project to WD leadership
• On-site work in San Jose, California