2027 Summer Internship, Global Talent Management

Location: New York, NY Department: Global Talent Management

The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused on being one of the leading private equity and flexible capital options for business owners and portfolio company employees at the smaller end of the middle market by seeking to fuel transformative growth and create lasting value. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has made more than 1,000 investments. The firm's international private equity and flexible capital portfolios include more than 140 companies. For more information, visit www.riversidecompany.com.

The Riverside Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and embraces the diversity of its people and encourages all underrepresented groups to apply.

JOB FUNCTION

Interested in Human Resources and looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, global organization? Join Riverside’s Global Talent Management (GTM) team for the summer!

The GTM Summer Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience across a broad range of human resource functions while learning how talent strategy supports a global private equity firm. Working alongside members of our GTM team in New York and Cleveland, the intern will contribute to both day-to-day HR activities and strategic projects and initiatives.

Throughout the summer, the intern will receive individual mentorship from members of the GTM team and gain direct exposure to their mentors’ areas of responsibility. The experience is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on work while giving the intern a broader understanding of the different functions within Human Resources.

Beyond the GTM team, interns are encouraged to participate in Riverside’s broader summer programming, including opportunities to listen in on weekly Investment Committee meetings and attend our weekly speaker series. Together, these experiences provide exposure to Riverside’s business, leaders, and collaborative culture.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern will have the opportunity to contribute across a variety of GTM activities and projects, including:

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition: Sit in on candidate interviews and assist with resume reviews, gaining firsthand exposure to Riverside’s recruiting process and approach to identifying talent.

Recruiting Systems & Candidate Experience: Help maintain and improve Greenhouse, our apimprove Greenhousestem,  including supporting data accuracy and an efficient candidate experience.

HRIS Operations: Gain hands-on experience with Workday through a variety of HR processes and reporting activities, including:

Annual Talent Processes: Support key annual processes, including performance and compensation reviews.

Data & Reporting: Pull reports and respond to ad-hoc data requests from various teams, gaining insight into how HR data informs decisions across the firm.

Internal Communications: Contribute to GTM communications shared across the firm, with a focus on clear, engaging messaging that reflects Riverside’s culture.

GTM Projects & Strategic Initiatives: Contribute to a variety of ad-hoc GTM projects and initiatives, including building and refining materials in Excel and PowerPoint and identifying opportunities to improve, streamline, or automate processes through AI and other technology.

Special Projects: Partner with members of the GTM team on additional priorities throughout the summer, providing exposure to different areas of HR and opportunities to take ownership of meaningful work.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate student from the Class of 2028 and 2029

Demonstrated interest in Human Resources; prior HR experience or relevant coursework is a plus

Strong Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills

Experience with any HRIS, CRM, or ATS preferred (I.e. Workday, Greenhouse etc.)

Superior analytical, written & verbal communication skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent work ethic, time management and multi-tasking ability

Demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities

Professional demeanor

Punctual and diligent

Energetic teammate

Positive “Can Do” attitude with a passion for learning and a fun spirit!

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Dates: Riverside’s summer intern program will run from June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027. Interns are expected to be available for the duration of the 10-week program.

Pay Rate: $20/hr

Location: NYC

All candidates must abide by Riverside's internal policies related to data protection. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.