Human Resources Intern - 2026

Introduction AI, Hybrid Cloud, Quantum — IBM does more than just innovate and create these technologies; our purpose is to be the catalyst that makes the world better. We are helping all industries, from cybersecurity and supply chain to farming and the arts, to solve difficult problems through the power of technology. Your role and responsibilities Putting your knowledge of human resources best practices to use by assisting with specific projects under the supervision and mentoring of experienced employees. Use your general human resources knowledge and business understanding to create solutions for a wide range of talent challenges. Constantly learn about IBM's business, culture and strategy and apply those concepts to enable our most valuable asset, our people. Assist your team members in setting expectations with stakeholders and delivering a wide variety of solutions to the business. Build and maintain strong relationships with your colleagues and the business, developing your own network for long-term placement. Use your critical thinking skills to tackle tough problems in an innovative way. Proactively look for solutions to prevent problems from occurring. Bring innovative ideas and enthusiasm to the team while identifying new opportunities. Respond to incidents, escalations, and exceptions in a professional manner. Required education High School Diploma/GED Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Passion for people and a desire to build a career in human resources Pursuing a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field Ability to work effectively on your own and as a part of a team Ability to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, and excellent communication skills Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to navigate through ambiguity and take a systems thinking approach to a challenge Demonstrated ability and initiative to find the correct resources and collect required information Enthusiastic, motivated, positive attitude and willingness to learn Preferred technical and professional experience Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage. 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. 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? 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. 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 15 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. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. Job Title Human Resources Intern Date posted 07-May-2026 Job

ID 79585

City / Township / Village

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, DURHAM

State / Province North Carolina Country United States Work arrangement Onsite Area of work Enterprise Operations Employment type Co-Op (Fixed Term) Contract type Internship Projected Minimum Salary per year 64,000.00 Projected Maximum Salary per year 117,500.00 Position type Internship Travel required No Travel Company (0147) International Business Machines Corporation Shift General (daytime) Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position? No