HR Summer Internship 2026

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your role and responsibilities

This posting is for an IBM HR internship located at IBM's headquarters in Armonk, NY. Internship dates are May 26, 2026 through August 14, 2026.

We're looking for Human Resources (HR) Professionals that share a passion for IBM's purpose - to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

In IBM HR, we are driving transformative change in service of our employees, and our clients. As an HR Intern, you'll work on projects in one of our key functional areas:

Talent (including IBMer Growth and Development, and Talent Management)

Leadership, Culture, and Inclusion

Talent Acquisition

HR Services (including HR Technology, HR Transformation, and Payroll)

Compensation, Benefits, and Recognition.

The work you do may include data analysis, design thinking, communication, program design and development, research and problem analysis, and solution implementation. Technology is core to our success, and we lead the way in leveraging AI in how we work, with a focus on accelerating outcomes and creating best-in-class experiences that help IBMers do their best work!

During your internship, you'll learn new skills, tackle big challenges, and work with talented HR Professionals around the world. We'll support you as you grow and develop as a global leader.

Join the IBM HR team and make an impact! Together, we'll be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Note: If granted a full-time offer after successfully completing this internship, you must be willing to relocate to one of IBM's HR Hubs: Armonk, NY or Raleigh, NC.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capacity to manage competing priorities with strong time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge in analytics and data analysis
• Ability to conduct independent research and effectively summarize information and make recommendations grounded in data and feedback

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience in Human Resources

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Client-provided location(s): Westchester, NY

Job ID: IBM-55800

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-08-30T18:49:15