2027 Summer Internship Program - HR Support Services Intern (St. Petersburg, FL)

Job Description Summary

Follow established procedures to perform tasks and receive general guidance and direction to perform other work with substantial variety and varied complexity. Some judgment is required to adapt procedures, processes, and techniques to apply to more complex assignments.

Job Description

Raymond James Overview

One of the largest independent financial services firms in the country could be the place you build a career beyond your expectations.

Our focus is on providing trusted advice and tailored, sophisticated strategies for individuals and institutions. Raymond James Financial is a diversified holding company, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James provides financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management.

At Raymond James, we are putting the power of perspectives into action and building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our commitment to associates, and clients of the future. Our company values associate development and growth, offering opportunities through developmental programs, mentorships, and continuing education options.

We strive to ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard so that you can fully contribute your unique talents for the benefit of clients, your career, our firm and our communities. Raymond James is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Internship Program Overview

Raymond James is the place where good people grow and nowhere is that better demonstrated than in our internship program. During the 10 -week immersive experience, you will engage with and implement the firm’s core values through our five guiding behaviors. Featuring a comprehensive orientation, onsite and remote training sessions in professional development, networking events, a speaker series, and volunteer opportunities, you will be equipped with knowledge of the business and culture to help you build relationships and develop skillsets for the internship and your future.

To be eligible for the summer 2027 internship program, you must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in human resources or related field with a graduate date of May 2028 . Most positions are based in St. Petersburg.

Candidates who successfully complete the internship program have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role at Raymond James after graduation.

Department Overview

The Human Resources Department enhances organizational performance by offering our business and associates a platform of services to attract, develop, reward and retain talent. The Raymond James Human Resources team is looking for dynamic and motivated self-starters currently studying HR or other related disciplines to participate our 2027 internship program.

Job Summary

If you have a knack for problem solving and you enjoy brainstorming creative ideas and consulting, the Human Resources (HR) internship is a great opportunity for you. As an HR intern, you should be a strong team player, who can build strong cross-functional relationships. You will be responsible for working with teams to manage process improvement projects. You will be assigned to varying projects and initiatives.

We are looking for curious and creative mindsets with an enthusiasm to learn about the wide range of roles within HR. A strong candidate for the HR i nternship will have good communication, critical thinking, and organization and customer service skills. Additionally, we are looking for interns who want to learn how to help others to leverage workforce-based information to enable better decision-making, and who demonstrate curiosity about information and data.

Potential areas of placement:

HR Service Center

HR Service Center Advisors help HR with all services, processes, records, and reporting. Helping support data-driven insights to help our leaders plan for successes in the business.

Internship Length : 10 weeks

Start Date: June 2, 2027

End Date: August 13, 2027

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, ~ 40 hours per week

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists team with specific projects and participates in functional and cross-functional initiatives

Creates reports utilizing HR metrics and conducts analytics on human capital data for trend identification

Maintains and compiles reports from databases as needed

Participates in all department staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars

Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

Company’s working structure, policies, mission, and strategies

Principles, practices , and procedures of human resources administration associated with employment; compensation and classification; and employee development

Broad knowledge of all functions that reside under the HR umbrella

Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment

Basic concepts, principles, and practices of an assigned business unit

Skill in

Excellent interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills

Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, formulas, charts, filters)

Strong organization & timeline management skills

Delivering clear and effective presentations

Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and writing, with all organizational levels

Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a professional office environment

Operating standard office equipment’s and using, or have the ability to learn, required software applications

Beneficial, but not required: SQL

Ability to

Commitment to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact, discretion, and integrity

Ability to think globally, creatively, and to be innovative

Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Provide a high level of customer service.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Educational/Previous Experience

Current rising senior studying human resources, organizational psychology, business, operations, or related field

Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications

None required.

Location

Hybrid position – St. Petersburg office

No travel required.

Education

High School (HS)

Work Experience

General Experience - 4 to 6 months

Workstyle

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

• At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
• We expect our associates at all levels to:
• •Grow professionally and