HR Rotational Program (HR2P): Intern Opportunities for Master & MBA Students, United States

Overview

Every year, we welcome thousands of university students from every corner of the world to join Microsoft. You bring your aspirations, talent, potential-and excitement for the journey ahead.

We're a company of learn-it-alls rather than know-it-alls and our culture is centered around embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Does this sound like you? Learn more about our cultural attributes.

Are you ready to join us and create the future? Come as you are, do what you love-start your journey with us today!

Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University graduates from every corner of the world.

At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You'll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. The internship is designed not only for you to do great work with the opportunity to learn and grow, but to experience our culture full of diverse community connection, executive engagement, and memorable events.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Learn more about our cultural attributes

Responsibilities

Applications to these opportunities are considered for Microsofts HR Rotation Program (HR2P).

Our HR Rotational Program (HR2P) offers an experience focused on addressing critical needs across Microsoft's People organization while building the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving workplace. Intern assignments are aligned to critical business needs and provide opportunities to contribute to high-impact transformation work across the People organization.

Throughout the summer, interns receive mentoring, feedback, and development support, along with access to a strong community of program alumni committed to their success.

This opportunity allows you to apply classroom learning to real business challenges while enjoying a summer in the Pacific Northwest. High-performing interns may be considered for full-time positions in Microsoft's People Organization at the end of the summer.

Learn more about the HR Rotation Program HERE

HR Rotation Program (HR2P)

Responsibilities:

• This 12-week internship program is thoughtfully orchestrated to provide you with strategic projects, exposure to company leadership, and work that will directly impact the business.  As a People intern at Microsoft, you will be at the center of the company's transformation, contributing to our company's culture to help leaders, teams, and individuals model our cultural attributes and drive the business forward.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) OR Masters Degree in Human Resources (HR)
• Must have at least one (1) semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate and influence individuals at all levels of the organization
• Willingness and ability to proactively learn and grow with the company
• Ability to tie HR work to business outcomes
• Ability to be a strong partner in a team-based environment
• Ability to drive results in a dynamic environment
• Passion for Microsoft, technology, and HR

Application Timeline

Applications will be accepted until September 11, 2026. Microsoft reviews applications on an ongoing basis and may repost this opportunity if additional candidates are needed based on business need. We encourage candidates to apply during the current application period for full consideration.

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The base pay range for this internship is USD $5,740.00 - $11,320.00 per month. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $7,550.00 - $12,490.00 per month.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay

Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis throughout the academic calendar

(September - April)

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.