Role at a glance
- Job function
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Human Resources & People Operations HR Strategy & Operations
- Salary
- $34 – $37/hr
- Location
- Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Internship
- Education
- Master's
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About the role
Original posting provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Why Join Us?
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Human Resources (HR) Summer Associate program is designed to be a strategic pipeline for future leadership talent. HR Summer Associates who demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership potential, and alignment with our values will be considered for the full-time Human Resources Graduate Leadership Development Program (HR GLDP) during their Summer with us to begin post-graduation.
As a global company with opportunities spanning multiple businesses, functions, and locations, applicants are required to be geographically flexible and mobile for both the HR Summer Associate assignment and the HR GLDP. Potential placement into the HR Summer Associate and the HR GLDP is based on business needs and organizational priorities at the time of selection. Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and a requirement of the position.
Strategic Business Impact
The HR Summer Associate program is a 10-week position set to occur between June 14, 2027 – August 20, 2027. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned.
For this role, Summer projects may include the following responsibilities:
Talent Management
Talent Acquisition
Corporate Total Rewards
Employee Relations
Compensation & Relocation
The HR Summer Associate program offers an hourly rate between of $34.00 - $37.00 dependent upon the location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). If eligible, a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5,000. Students must be located 50+ miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend. Please note that HR Summer Associates are required to have a reliable mode of transportation to and from their assigned work location for the duration of their Summer with us.
What We Look For
Academic Background & Work Experience:
Graduate student completing a Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field of study between December 2027 – June 2028.
1+ years work experience post-Undergraduate degree preferred – ideally gained in large, forward-thinking, global organizations. Experience in Life Sciences or STEM-related industry preferred.
Leadership Profile:
Proven leadership experience with a track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact within teams and organizations.
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems.
Evidence of grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities.
Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue internship and future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs.
Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and is required throughout the program and in future placements to support collaboration across businesses, functions, and locations.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status. Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $34.00–$37.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
About the company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Large Enterprise
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.