What does HR do?
Human resources is there to support employees. More than just enforcing rules, the HR department fosters a positive working environment, keeps employees safe, and helps them succeed. It’s quite literally a resource for humans.
Read the Vault Guide to HR Jobs to gain more insights on career tracks, application norms, etc.
Explore current openings in Handshake:
Paul Hastings LLP
Intern (Talent Acquisition & Development)
$20/hr • Internship • Washington, DC (Onsite)
Full-time∙From May 11, 2026 to August 28, 2026
American Enterprise Institute (Job)
HR Assistant
$50–54K/yr • Full-Time • Washington, DC (Onsite)
Work in person from the location
Enterprise Community Partners
Summer Intern, Human Resources, Hybrid to Columbia & Baltimore, MD
$20–28/hr • Internship • Columbia, MD (Hybrid)
Work in person for part of the week, from the location
Full-time∙From June 1, 2026 to August 28, 2026
Easy Event Planning LLC
Remote Human Resource Internship (Unpaid)
Internship • Remote or hybrid, based in Washington, DC, Fairfax, VA
Part-time∙From March 30, 2026 to August 28, 2026
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