Human Resources Internship

HR Trax is an accelerated development program that provides full-time hires with two, one-year rotations in a variety of Human Resources functions. These rotations are thoughtfully designed to provide HR Trax employees with strategic work, exposure to company leadership, and an extended opportunity to partner with the business in Microsoft’s unique culture. As part of Microsoft HR, your work will impact the business directly.

HR Trax also offers a challenging internship opportunity for high-performing HR talent. This 12-week (May 18 - Aug 7) program is thoughtfully designed to provide interns with strategic projects, and offers all the exposure and opportunities as the full-time rotation.
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The HR Trax program is designed to provide a custom experience, accelerating your ability to reach your career goals. As an employee in the program, you will have two opportunities in the following areas: HR business partner, compensation and benefits, HR operations, staffing/recruiting, leadership and/or management development, diversity and inclusion, mergers and acquisitions, or program management. Mentoring and feedback are consistently provided throughout your rotations to ensure accelerated development.
The HR Trax program is designed to accelerate your development, enhance your experience, and enable you to connect HR work with business imperatives. The employee value proposition is described as follows:

Accelerate
• Impact through challenging assignments.
• Entry into a meaningful Microsoft HR career.
• Movement among positions.
• Visibility with HR leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and HR competencies.

Experience
• High-value HR work right away.
• Multiple functions/businesses.
• Focused development and community building activities.
• Fast start with enhanced resources.

Connect
• With a company-wide network.
• Microsoft perspective and business acumen.
• Deeply with others at a similar career stage.

HR Trax rotations are primarily at Microsoft’s corporate headquarters, which are located in Redmond, WA, USA. There are limited opportunities each year for international rotations.

Qualifications
• MBA or master’s degree in HR-related fields (pursuing degree).
• Two to four years professional work experience.
The most competitive candidates will demonstrate:
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness and ability to engage proactively in continuous improvement of self and company.
• Ability to tie HR work to business outcomes.
• Passion for technology and HR.
• Ability to lead from any position.
• Ability to partner in a team-based environment to drive outcomes.
• Ability to drive results in a dynamic environment.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status