Human Resources Internship (Summer 2026), Bachelors or Masters

Launch Your HR Career at WD 

Ready to make an impact with a company that’s building the future of data? At WD, our people are the heart of our innovation—and our Human Resources team plays a key role in helping every employee thrive. As a Summer 2026 HR Intern, you’ll join a cohort of passionate students, partner with experienced HR professionals, and take on work that truly matters. This is your chance to grow, challenge yourself, and experience what a meaningful career in HR looks like inside a global tech company. 

What You’ll Experience 

You’ll own a real project within one of WD’s specialized HR teams—such as Talent Acquisition, People Intelligence & Analytics, Compensation & Benefits, Organizational Development, and more. We’ll match you to a team based on your strengths, interests, and business needs. 

Throughout the summer, you’ll participate in a structured learning curriculum designed to build core early‑career and HR‑related skills. You’ll get hands-on experience with modern HR tools and analytics, collaborate with teams across the HR function, learn directly from HR leaders, and wrap up the program by presenting your capstone project to WD leadership. You’ll leave with real-world experience, new connections, and clarity about where your HR career could go. 

Who You Are 

You’re curious, collaborative, and excited to dive into the people side of business. You enjoy solving problems, asking great questions, and working with data to understand what’s really going on. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships, and jump into new challenges with enthusiasm. You take initiative, manage your time well, and love learning in environments where you can grow quickly. Experience with HR systems is a bonus—not a requirement. 

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field

• Strong interest in building a career in Human Resources 

• Ability to analyze information, interpret data, and draw meaningful insights 

• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams 

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new HR systems and tools 

• Organized, adaptable, and able to manage work in a dynamic environment 

• Right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) now, or in the future. 

• Available to work 40 hours/week for 12 consecutive weeks in Summer 2026 

• Location: San Jose, California

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Exposure to HR systems or analytics tools (e.g., Workday, SmartRecruiters, Tableau, Power BI) 

• Prior experience related to HR, people analytics, organizational development, or project management 

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.