Human Resources Intern - Mc Lean

Internship Logistics · Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. · Duration: 12-week hourly, paid internship (May 26, August 17, 2026). · Work Model: Hybrid (in office Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday). · Equipment: All necessary equipment provided by TRSS at the start of the inter ...

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Internship Logistics

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Duration: 12-week hourly, paid internship (May 26, August 17, 2026).
• Work Model: Hybrid (in office Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday).
• Equipment: All necessary equipment provided by TRSS at the start of the internship.

Are you looking for an internship that provides real-world project experience, networking with employees and executives, while growing your talents on a supportive and inclusive team? If so, we want to connect with you
At TRSS, we use global data and insights to help address the most critical threats and emerging risks. We leverage data, technology and people in partnership with government agencies, law enforcement and corporates to assess risks and protect common interests.TRSS is seeking an organized and motivated Human Resources Intern to support our HR Team. In this role, you will assist with a variety of HR functions that help support employees and strengthen the organization's culture. You will help with ad-hoc HR requests and collaborate closely with experienced HR professionals and mentors across areas such as recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations. Throughout the internship, you will build practical skills in human resources processes, communication, and organizational support while gaining exposure to a mission-driven organization.About the Role
As a Human Resources Intern, you will:

• Help to coordinate and conduct new employee orientations and onboarding processes.
• Assist with the preparation of HR-related documents and various administrative tasks.
• Assist with the recruitment life cycle, including editing job descriptions, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and assisting with the organization and maintenance of candidate data and applicant tracking systems.
• Assist with the development of quality assurance and user experience initiatives for HR systems, including documenting feedback and improvement opportunities.
• Support the evaluation and continuous improvement of internal, AI-enabled HR tools and technologies.
• Collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to help analyze HR system and tool performance, user adoption, and process efficiency enhancements.
• Participate in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with planning and delivering training workshops.
• Assist with refining training strategies to optimize efficiency and results.
• Conduct research on HR best practices and support the organization in maintaining compliance with labor laws and regulations.

About You

You're a fit for the role of Human Resources Intern if you have/are:

• Ability to work in our McLean, VA office Monday-Wednesday.
• Current rising junior or senior in an accredited Bachelor's degree program, majoring in HR, Psychology, Business, Communications, or a similar field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A creative mindset with the ability to generate innovative ideas.
• Basic knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. national security clearance.
• Note: despite the requirement above, you will not need to apply for a clearance in this internship.

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What's in it For You?

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our commitment of empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include paid leave, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $0 USD - $0 USD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.

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We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

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