2026 Summer Analyst - Human Resources

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds.

From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients.

To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com. 

Responsibilities:

This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual  who can work independently and as part of a global team, focusing on a wide range of HR related topics. The successful candidate will provide analytical, operational and project support to the Global Business Partner team, working across a range of core HR disciplines, including but not limited to:

• Performance management, headcount planning, attrition management and workforce analytics

• Talent development, training programs, retention, succession planning and promotion processes

• Employee relations support, orientation, onboarding and offboarding processes and exit policies

• Firmwide HR programs and learning initiatives

• Examples of specific responsibilities may include:

  • Providing general support to the HR Business Partner team on day‑to‑day tasks and projects

  • Helping coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities by preparing materials, tracking checklists and updating records

  • Entering and updating employee information in HR systems with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality

  • Assisting in the preparation of reports, spreadsheets and presentation materials

  • Supporting data pulls and tracking related to headcount, training participation and employee programs

  • Helping schedule meetings, trainings and interviews and maintaining calendars or distribution lists as needed

  • Assisting with maintenance of HR resources and templates

  • Providing administrative support for immigration- and visa‑related processes under close supervision

  • Answering routine HR-related questions by directing inquiries to the appropriate resource

  • Working closely with team members across HR (Business Partners, Recruiting, Operations, Compensation and Analytics) to complete shared tasks and learn how different HR functions collaborate

  • Gaining familiarity with internal HR policies, processes and best practices through hands‑on support work

Qualifications:

PJT Partners seeks to hire a dynamic individual who is highly motivated, curious, intelligent and a proven self-starter. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, a demonstrated ability to write effectively and a positive attitude. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure; problem solve and make adjustments as needed

• Ability to work independently as well as a desire to work in a team environment

• Demonstration of a high level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism

• Willingness to proactively identify issues and recommend solutions

• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and hiring platforms (Workday experience is a plus)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Requirements:

To be considered for the 2026 Summer Analyst role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate* student  

• Anticipated graduation date: Fall 2026 – Spring 2027

• Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA

• Resume must be in PDF format  

* Post-graduates, MBAs and experienced hires should refer to the Associate or Experienced hire opportunities listed on our career site.