2026 North America Experienced Human Resources Leadership Development Program Internship

Role Summary

2026 North America Experienced Human Resources Leadership Development Program Internship

Responsibilities

• Engage in a 10-12 week internship to demonstrate potential as an HR leader of the future.
• Provide strategic consulting and design support to J&J businesses on enterprise, global, and regional levels.
• Contribute in areas including Learning & Development, Change Management, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Organizational Development and Design, and Business Partner/Corporate Service support across Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, or enterprise Supply Chain.
• Participate in a Development Journey designed to support ongoing professional growth and build relationships across global businesses, HR community, and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the United States is required (no sponsorship for employment visa status).
• Graduate student completing an MBA, Master‚Äôs Degree, or Ph.D. with focus in HR Management, Industrial-Organizational psychology, HR-related disciplines, or business-related disciplines; intended graduation date between December 2026 ‚Äì July 2027.
• 5 years or more of prior full-time professional work experience.
• Previous HR experience preferred but not required (may vary by region).
• Geographic mobility for rotations and final placement of the full-time program.
• Fluency in English and in the language of the internship location; second language desired.

Skills

• Excellent learning agility and ability to apply knowledge across areas.
• Collaborative with a global mindset; strong partnership and influence skills.
• Strong analytic capabilities to leverage data for insights and evidence-based decisions.
• Leadership aptitude; ability to build partnerships and influence across a global matrix organization.
• Strategic thinking with curiosity and problem-solving ability; willingness to challenge the status quo.

Education

• Graduate degree in relevant HR or business disciplines; anticipated graduation Dec 2026‚ÄìJul 2027.

Additional Requirements

• Based at one of the two HR hubs in New Jersey or Florida.
• Eligibility for base pay of $51.00 per hour; sign-on/early incentive bonus possible; overtime eligible.
• Participation in company benefits and leave programs as applicable for interns/co-ops.