Campus Graduate Summer Internship Program - 2027 Human Resources Leadership Development Program, Colleague Experience Group - New York, NY
American ExpressAbout the role
The Colleague Experience Group (CEG)—Amex’s Human Resources function—is responsible for all colleague-related benefits and programs globally, including career growth and development, leadership and learning, total rewards and well-being, recruitment, labor relations, colleague servicing, and more. CEG’s vision is to provide the best colleague experience every day to fuel growth, and they are committed to ensuring all of Team Amex has the resources and support they need to be and deliver their best.
Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) Internship: The Summer Internship Program gives high-performing master’s and MBA students the opportunity to contribute to strategic, high-impact initiatives aligned with the CEG strategy. Throughout the summer, interns gain meaningful exposure to senior leadership and the diverse functional areas of CEG. At the end of the program, interns present their insights and recommendations to the Chief Colleague Experience Officer, the CEG Senior Leadership Team, and CEG colleagues.
How will you make an impact in this role?
The Summer Internship Program is the direct pipeline into the Full-Time Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP), and successful interns may receive an opportunity to return after graduation. Over the course of two years, the full-time program offers three diverse, high-impact, and personalized Colleague Experience Group (CEG) rotations designed to stretch participants and prepare them for larger and more complex roles. The experience is high-touch and supports individual development through senior leader mentorship and coaching. Following program completion, participants transition into roles within the function based on business needs and participant interests.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Self-motivation, proactivity, and a strong sense of ownership to move work forward.
Leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead people, projects, or initiatives, especially through change.
Adaptability and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, changing environment while delivering high-quality work with speed.
Ability to lead effectively through change by demonstrating curiosity, learning agility, and resilience; asking thoughtful questions; sharing ideas and feedback; and helping others adapt as priorities and ways of working evolve.
Data-driven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to generate insights and drive results.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze data, develop insights, and create clear, compelling presentations for executive audiences.
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