Summer Internship – Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP)
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Job Description
About American Express
American Express is a global company with a diverse community of colleagues committed to backing their customers, communities, and each other. They offer a culture of learning and growth, providing benefits, programs, and flexibility to support employees personally and professionally. At American Express, colleagues are recognized for their contributions, leadership, and impact, with opportunities to share in the company’s success. They strive to uphold their company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day, in an environment where everyone feels like they belong.
About The Colleague Experience Group (CEG)
The Colleague Experience Group (CEG) is dedicated to providing a great colleague experience every day. They act as trusted advisors, deeply understanding the colleague experience to co-create simple and effective ways of working. CEG makes a difference in the lives of employees, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them succeed and thrive. They support colleagues as they grow their skills, take on new challenges, spend time with family or community, and even transition to new career paths.
Summer Internship Program in CEG
This program offers high-performing HR Masters students the opportunity to work on impactful initiatives aligned with the CEG strategy. Interns gain significant exposure to senior leadership and various CEG functional areas. At the end of the program, interns present their insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
The summer internship is a pipeline into the full-time Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP). Successful interns are offered the opportunity to return after graduation for this two-year program, which includes three diverse and impactful CEG rotations. The program promotes individual development through senior leader mentorship and coaching. Upon completion, participants transition into full-time roles based on business need and interest.
Minimum Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in an HR-related master’s degree program (e.g., Human Resource Management/Organizational Psychology/Industrial Labor Relations/Human Capital)
• 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
• Graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026
Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years work experience
• Strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to lead people, teams or projects, including leading through change
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, changing environment with quality and speed
• Ability to use data, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills to drive results
• 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
• Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to take initiative
• Strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to lead people or projects, especially through change
• Driven by purpose and perseveres in the face of challenges
• Seeks and gives feedback and demonstrates self-awareness to drive personal growth
• Commitment to speaking up and challenging the status quo
Salary and Benefits
• Salary Range: $38.45 to $87.00 hourly + sign-on bonus
• Competitive base salaries
• Flexible work 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 counselling support through the Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities
