2025 Summer Internship - Human Resources - Project Coordinator

Dive into Your Career with Leslie’s!

At Leslie’s, we empower changemakers, innovators, and go-getters to make a real impact. As the industry leader in pool and spa care since 1963, we’ve built a community of passionate professionals dedicated to helping customers create their dream backyards. Join a growing public company and become part of a diverse team committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated HR Project Coordinator intern to join our Human Resources team. This role offers hands-on experience in project coordination, file management, and operational support while contributing to key initiatives that drive efficiency and engagement. The intern will play a vital role in executing impactful projects and supporting daily HR functions in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

As a team member at our corporate office, you’ll have access to:

• Opportunities to make a significant impact in a growing organization.
• A hybrid schedule with in-person days at our Phoenix, AZ office.
• Access to an in-office gym and a free onsite health clinic.
• Employee Resource Groups fostering diversity and inclusion.
• Employee discounts at Leslie’s retail store locations and through Employee Perk Spot.
  
  

What You Can Expect:

• 10-week program, with weekly schedule Monday-Thursday.
• Program specific training and development through orientation, skills workshops, and hands-on learning.
• Exposure to Senior leadership through a team project where interns will work cross-departmentally to address a real-life opportunities within our business. Interns will deliver final presentations to leaders across the organization at the completion of the program.
• Functional learning and professional growth within your designated business area.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Communications and Content Development: Support the creation and enhancement of internal communication materials, including drafting emails, updating internal websites, and refining templates for various channels.
• Administrative and Operational Support: Assist in managing internal communication processes and ensuring efficient distribution of information across the organization.
• Benefits Process Improvement & Documentation: Enhance the efficiency and accuracy of benefits-related processes by reviewing and updating key documents and internal resources.
• Wellness & Strategic Benefits Initiatives: Support the development of wellness programs and benefits initiatives that align with the company’s mission, values, and overall strategy.
• Project Planning: Collaborate with project stakeholders to define project goals, objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Assist in developing project plans, including resource allocation, task sequencing, and risk assessment.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree. (expected graduation no later than Spring 2026).
• Previous business internship experience preferred.
• Ability to work at the Phoenix, AZ corporate office on in-person days. (Out-of-state students are welcome to apply if they can attend in-office days)
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and other relevant software.
  
  

At Leslie’s, diversity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We welcome unique perspectives and are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong.

Join us in 2025—Dare to Make a Splash!