2025 Charles Schwab Human Resources Internship
Charles Schwab
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
Within Human Resources, we are hiring for three different departments – Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards and Training & Organizational Development. Within all of these teams within Human Resources, there will be inspiring opportunities that welcome you into the Schwab culture and immerse you into your 9-week paid internship role. The interactive program focuses on a variety of opportunities which feature a business track project, an intern cohort project, learning activities, volunteering in the community, a dedicated intern leader, networking, and exploring your unique personal strengths!
Talent Acquisition
In this role, you will collaborate with both Talent and Sourcing Advisors to gain practical experience, as well as learn and contribute to full-cycle corporate recruiting (opening a requisition, hiring manager intake, sourcing, screening, scheduling, etc.). You will leverage research to drive Talent Acquisition initiatives that address recruiting or market challenges that we may face as an organization.
HR Transformation
In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner with Schwab’s HR leaders and teams, developing and executing transformation strategies to meet business needs. Our Transformation team supports large scale HR initiatives in varying areas such as strategy, process optimization, project management and execution.
Total Rewards
In this role, the intern will help administer our Executive Compensation Program, including compensation for our executive population, equity programs and compensation risk management. You will build real-world experience improving multiple transferable skills like communication, project management and problem solving.
Training & Organizational Development
In this role, you will support the teams responsible for implementing firm-wide business talent and organizational development initiatives. This may include coordinating and facilitating People Leader and employee initiatives, assisting in the creation/development of materials, researching best practices and latest trends within People Leadership and employee career development, and analyzing feedback/data to make recommendations on the continuous improvement of our programs/initiatives. If you are passionate about continuously improving programs and processes to support employees and clients, this is the role for you.
Come “challenge the status quo” for the Summer of 2025 and learn what is means to be the next generation of Schwab change makers!
What you have
As an intern, it’s not about what you know, it’s about what you are willing to learn. We’re seeking passionate students who are ready to own their Early Talent career and have the courage to ask “why”.
Required Qualifications
Enrolled in a current undergraduate or graduate program tracking to start full-time employment between August 2025 and June 2026
Ability to work full time and be on-site at one of the Schwab locations during the 9-week program (June 9 to August 8, 2025)
Excellent written, verbal, and time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
An innovative and questioning demeanor, who constantly look for better ways to do things, have a passion for service, and seek to exceed client expectations
Preferred Qualifications
Talent Acquisition
Enrolled inrelevant coursework in Communications, Business, Management, Organizational Behavior, Psychology or Sociology
Ability to build strong relationships with candidates, key business and HR partners to demonstrate influence to initiate action and deliver on initiatives
Resourcefulness and flexibility, who enjoy working through cross-functional partnerships and collaboration to achieve a common purpose
Curiosity and aptitude to be flexible in a dynamic environment
HR Transformation
Enrolled in relevant coursework in Communications, Business, Management, Organizational Behavior, Psychology or Sociology
Ability to build strong relationships with candidates, key business and HR partners to demonstrate influence to initiate action and deliver on initiatives
Resourcefulness and flexibility, who enjoy working through cross-functional partnerships and collaboration to achieve a common purpose
Curiosity and aptitude to be flexible in a dynamic environment
Total Rewards
Degree or experience in Human Resources, Economics, Data Analysis or Finance
Desire to work in Human Resources field
Passionate about solution-oriented approaches
Resourcefulness and flexibility, who enjoy working through cross-functional partnerships and collaboration to achieve a common purpose
Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Training & Organizational Development
Passion for building stakeholder relationships, being a peer leader, and creating relevant development materials
Interested in surveying, data analytics, or research
Resourcefulness and flexibility, who enjoy working through cross-functional partnerships and collaboration to achieve a common purpose
Target total compensation – $24-$35 per hour
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What’s in it for you
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry.
What’s in it for you:
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.