Learning Intern - (2027 Semester 1) - Generation H

Location: Manhattan, NY, United States Department: HR, Organisation - Development, Training, Internal Communication

The Team

The Human Resources team supports our employee population by providing the structure, care, and development necessary for individual employees to succeed in their own careers, which in turn contributes to the overall growth and success of the company. The Human Resources department is organized into three strategic pillars:

Compensation and Benefits: payroll, health and welfare benefits, retirement plan services, and immigration.

Human Resources Business Partners: performance management, employee relations, recruiting and retaining talent, coaching and counseling.

Talent Development: corporate social responsibility, diversity, learning, leadership development, internal communications, employee engagement, and internships.

This role is part of the Talent Development team, comprised of interconnected specialists that seek to champion Hermès culture and values with strategies focused on engaging and educating our Hermès US family.

The Internship Program

For more than 185 years, Hermès has encouraged a culture of discovery for our clients and our people. We invite you to contribute to this legacy while exploring your own professional future. Discover new opportunities and expand your passions with the Hermès US internship program, Generation H!

As part of Generation H, you will have the opportunity to join Hermès and gain real-world, professional experience as a complement to your academic studies. In addition to the work you will provide within your specific team, you will also attend a learning-focused guest-speaker series that will provide you with exposure to various teams throughout the company; partner with a mentor who will provide feedback and coaching to support your professional skills development; network with stakeholders; and collaborate on a capstone Generation H project.

The duration of the Generation H program is five months. Please note, in order to qualify for the program, you must be able to work during this five-month period. This internship is scheduled for January 11, 2026 – June 28, 2027, and this is a full-time opportunity.

All internships are in-person (non-remote) and this internship is based in the Corporate Office located in New York City. Interns are paid an hourly rate of US $20.00. A Full-Time Internship will be scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, and Part-Time will be scheduled for more than 15 hours but less than 35 hours per week.

About the Role

Partner on the creation of instructionally sound training materials  for Hermès US retail teams.

Support with the logistics for virtual and in-person training, including tracking budget, booking participant travel, ordering catering, setup and breakdown of training events, etc.

Provide on-site, in-boutique support for training, enhancing employee experience.

Assist with communicating product knowledge information regularly with boutique teams.

About You

Currently enrolled in an Associates or Bachelors degree in your junior or senior year.

Interested in a career in organizational learning & development, or human resources.

Recognize the value that diverse perspectives and cultures bring and actively seek to understand and empower these perspectives.

Teachable, and an all-round team player.

Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Creative, with strong written communication skills.

Technologically competent, and proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Regular in-person work at a Company-designated work location is an essential function of this position.

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

Company Overview

Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time.

An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Hermès organization is also a truly global community with a network of 310 stores in 49 countries. Hermès employs more than 15,000 people worldwide with over 6,000 of the workforce being Hermès craftspeople engaged in making artisanal products, nurturing a 180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation.

At Hermès, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the integrity of our objects. The roots of Hermès’ success and longevity lie in a sense of responsibility; a quest for authenticity and respect for time and preservation of natural resources. All at Hermès wish to leave a positive footprint on the world, a mission that’s at the heart of our commitment to progress. This narrative can be experienced in a series of shorts films “Footsteps Across the World” available on our website. Link here.

Our Commitment

Family is at the heart of Hermès. At Hermès of Paris, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Hermès of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Hermès of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and t