People Operations/Human Resource Intern

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JOB SUMMARY

Progress Residential is hiring a People Operations (HR) Intern for the summer of 2026. The Internship will provide a unique experience and invaluable look into single-family properties across the US and how we operate and manage these assets. The internship will accelerate your learning and development by providing you with a strong foundation upon which to understand the Single-Family Real Estate business as you develop your career. Program participants will receive real-world training and participate in networking and learning opportunities in an office environment.

This internship is within the People Operations function focusing on: HR Generalist support and Employee Engagement Projects.

The summer internship will generally begin in June 2026 and end in August 2026 although the dates may change slightly based on school schedules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist HRBP's with assigned projects related to People Operations initiatives

• Assist in updating and creating SOP's and policies

• Partner with other HR groups and assist with special projects

• Rotate across HR functions to gain experience in HR and Recruiting

• Assist in developing and preparing research, data, reports, and other related information to assist the team in their daily objectives.

• Spend time rotating amongst the business unit to explore and expand your understanding of Progress and the SFR asset class.

• Contribute to special projects in support of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The internship is designed for results-oriented and entrepreneurial candidates with a strong academic background, preferably

• in business or real estate.

• Applicants should be self-motivated, creative, disciplined ad exhibit a demonstrated interest in the real estate industry.

• Current student within an accredited college or university. 

• Experience with MS Office suite and knowledge of Salesforce or related systems. 

• Strong presentation skills

• Ability to network and develop strong relationships

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Solid written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Compensation - Including performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k) with company match and more.

• Generous Time Off – Enjoy PTO based on tenure, 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.

• Ongoing Learning and Development - Quarterly summits, town hall meetings and continuous training to support your professional growth.

• A Culture that Celebrates You - We believe in collaboration, recognition and having fun while doing important work.

This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.

Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen.

Progress Residential is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.