People Team, Talent Planning Intern Summer 2026

Organizational Design & Talent Planning (HR) Intern  – Summer 2026​

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Are you ready to spend your summer as a part of something special? Imagine being with a global Fortune 200 company whose reputation for excellence paves the way for endless success. Join the Genuine Parts Company (GPC) internship program and work on meaningful projects that drive our business forward!​

Our 10-week summer internship program will be in person in Atlanta and run from June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026. ​

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As a Organizational Design & Talent Planning (HR) Intern you will gain comprehensive experience in various aspects of a modern People Team, including organizational design and talent planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, and HR operations. Interns will do meaningful work through specific a project(s) and/or initiative(s) in their respective departments and make a final presentation at the conclusion of their internship. Interns will enjoy robust networking and personal development opportunities through formalized interactions with senior leadership, training workshops, and city-wide intern events. Interns will have fun and give back through opportunities to meet fellow college-aged students, social outings, service projects, and more! 

What you might be doing:​

• Support organizational design diagnostics by analyzing spans of control, role layers, and manager ratios to identify structural efficiencies and alignment opportunities across the business.  

• Partner with business stakeholders to catalog and benchmark career progression frameworks, ensuring clarity and consistency in job architecture. 

• Contribute to performance management cycle by building communications plans, delivering progress reports to keep leaders on track, and monitoring shared inboxes to ensure timely responses and follow-through on key actions. 
• Assist with talent planning initiatives through the development of communications, dashboard reports, and postmortem summaries that capture key insights and outcomes from review sessions.  

What we’re looking for:​

• Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Employment Law,  or other related fields.     

• Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with strong analytical and data interpretation skills.   

• Confident communicator with the ability to present findings and insights clear to small and large groups.  

• Strong problem solving aptitude with curiosity to identify trends and translate to actionable outcomes.  

• Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and demonstrates a continuous willingness to learn and grow.  

• 3.25 GPA or above preferred. 

• Prior coursework, projects, internship experience in organizational design, talent planning, or performance management is a plus.  

Perks and Benefits:​

• Attend a Braves game and give back to the community with fellow interns​
• Explore the history of the company through a multi-day orientation, complete with a tour of the Atlanta Distribution Center ​
• Free lunch and snacks on campus​

Visit our career site to learn more about our internship program - https://jobs.genpt.com/students-and-grads ​