Human Resources Intern

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

Human Resources Internship

MFS is a premier investment management firm with a rich history and a growing global reputation. Since 1924, when our founders invented the mutual fund, collaboration and innovation have fueled our success. When you join our team, you will be challenged by the work you do, and you will share your talents with a vibrant network of vested individuals to create an elite organization and build a rewarding career.

Responsibilities

This Intern experience provides participants with a meaningful, relevant work experience as part of their academic studies. In addition to daily responsibilities, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a series of structured activities designed to enhance their learning experience including:

• Intern New Hire Orientation
• Senior Leadership Speaker Series
• Social & Networking Events
• Presentation Challenges
  
  

At the conclusion of this position, interns will have increased their knowledge of investing, the mutual fund industry, employee engagement, and a firm understanding of how human resources works at an asset manager.

The MFS Summer Internship program is a 10-12-week program, starting June 3rd and ending on August 8th. Students work full-time, Monday through Friday, 35- 40 hours per week and are paid hourly. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Internships are open to students who are rising seniors (class of 2026).

MFS is a hybrid work environment (with 2 remote days and 3 on-site days) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Intern is a great opportunity for students looking to broaden their knowledge of how Human Resources (HR) functions in a corporate setting. If you are interested in learning how hiring, training, benefits, and compensation decisions are made within organizations, this position may be the one for you. You will have a chance to work with a wide range of HR professionals on meaningful projects that impact the work we do every day, from shadowing Talent Acquisition associates through the candidate application proves, to assisting HR Business Partners (HRBP) with presentations to senior leadership.

Principle Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and drive campus program events for both interns and co-ops. This includes, but is not limited to coordination of speakers, materials, and room set-up.
• Facilitate recruiting activities and events on/off campus including interview days and information session.
• Revamp MFS’ presence/brand awareness on Handshake
• Compile onboarding materials for newly hired employees
• Research information for the Talent Acquisition team, including competitive insights, new tools and technology, etc.
• Organize and execute major volunteer events including Global Week of Giving Back and Intern Volunteer Day
• Manage internal communications regarding volunteer programs with employees, nonprofit and community organizations.
• Research and present information on trends in Corporate Citizenship and Diversity to MFS Corporate Citizenship Committee
• Assist the HRBP team with presentations to senior leaders, including creating and editing PowerPoint presentations.
• Distribute weekly reports to HR teams regarding hiring information and other HR-related activities.
• Use analytic and general system tools to conduct data analysis and discovery and identify trends and correlations to uncover insights.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills
• Have a genuine interest in Human Resources and talent development
• Strong Microsoft office skills and a keen eye for detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize projects and meet deadlines
• Proactive in approach
• Commitment to learning, problem solving and customer service
• Comfortable working as part of a team and independently
  
  

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance.

MFS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision, linked for your reference.