Human Resources Interns support global HR projects and processes, identify process-improvement opportunities, analyze HR data, and develop solutions to talent challenges. They collaborate with stakeholders across People Operations, Benefits, Learning and Development, and People Analytics. The role requires strong communication, organization, analytical and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with AI tools such as Gemini and Claude.
Job Description
Citadel's Human Resources Internship is designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career in HR. As an intern, you'll partner closely with teams across the HR function, build relationships with stakeholders throughout the team, and work on impactful HR projects.
Your Objectives:
Your Skills & Talents:
Placement opportunities are available across functions including, but not limited to, People Operations, Benefits, Learning and Development, and People Analytics.
Opportunities are available in New York.
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In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $2,200 to $2,300 per week.
About Citadel
Citadel is one of the world's leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world's preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.
Citadel's Human Resources Internship is designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career in HR. As an intern, you'll partner closely with teams across the HR function, build relationships with stakeholders throughout the team, and work on impactful HR projects.
Your Objectives:
- Work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and intellectually challenging team
- Understand the landscape of global human resources projects and processes
- Identify and implement process-improvement opportunities
- Interpret and analyze HR data to synthesize results into actionable insights
- Develop solutions to complex talent challenges to address business needs
Your Skills & Talents:
- Interest and enthusiasm in a broad range of Human Capital topics
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly driven by a sense of intellectual curiosity and an innate desire to learn
- Effective written and verbal communication skills - ability to present information in a clear and concise manner
- Organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and familiarity with AI tooling and building agents (e.g., Gemini, Claude)
Placement opportunities are available across functions including, but not limited to, People Operations, Benefits, Learning and Development, and People Analytics.
Opportunities are available in New York.
For our privacy policy, go to https://www.citadel.com/privacy/
In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $2,200 to $2,300 per week.
About Citadel
Citadel is one of the world's leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world's preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.
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