Campus Graduate Summer Internship Program - 2026 Human Resources Leadership Development Program, Colleague Experience Group - New York, NY

American Express

  • New York City, NY
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.Business Unit/Role Specific InformationColleague Experience Group (CEG): As a part of CEG, formerly known as Human Resources, we strive to provide great colleague experience every day. We are trusted advisers who obsess over understanding the colleague’s experience at a deeper level to co-create simple and great ways of working that enable everyone to be and deliver their best. We make a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they’re ready to take on a new career path, we’re right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision.
  • Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) Internship: Our Summer Internship Program provides high-performing master’s students with the opportunity to work on strategic and impactful initiatives aligned with the CEG strategy. Throughout the course of the summer, interns will have significant exposure to senior leadership and the various functional areas of CEG. At the end of the program, interns will present their insights and recommendations to the Chief Colleague Experience Officer, the CEG Senior Leadership Team and CEG colleagues.
How will you make an impact in this role?The Summer Internship Program is the direct pipeline into our Full-Time Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP), and successful interns will be offered an opportunity to return after graduation. Over the course of two years, the program will provide (3) diverse, high impact and personalized Colleague Experience Group (CEG) rotations to stretch and prepare participants to take on larger and more complex roles. The experience is high-touch and promotes individual development through senior leader mentorship and coaching. Following program completion, participants transition into roles within the function based on business need and participant interest.
  • A successful candidate is self-motivated, proactive, and driven to take initiative to get things done.
  • Has strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to lead people or projects, especially through change.
  • High adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, changing environment with quality and speed.
  • Able to use data, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills to drive results.
  • Commitment to speaking up and challenging the status quo.
  • Demonstrated commitment and passion for a career in HR.
  • Desire to grow a long-term career in CEG at American Express.
  • Ability to be based in New York and work in the hybrid model.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in an HR-related Master’s degree program (e.g., Human Resource Management/Organizational Psychology/Industrial Labor Relations/Human Capital).
  • Master's/MBA degree candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to communicate, influence and collaborate across all levels.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years’ work experience.
  • Strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to lead people or projects, especially through change.
  • Seeks and gives feedback and demonstrates self-awareness to drive personal growth.
Salary Range: $38.45 to $87.00 hourly + sign-on bonusThe above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
  • Competitive base salaries
  • Flexible working arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
  • Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
  • Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
  • Career development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our .American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.US Job Seekers - Click to view the “ ” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window:

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