2025 Intern - Gap Inc. HR Generalist (San Francisco, CA)

$72,800 - $76,960/Yr

Gap - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Intern

San Francisco, CA

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Gap Inc. Summer Internship Program is a 10-week immersive experience designed to provide meaningful work across various business areas within the retail industry. Interns will engage in projects that have a direct impact on the company's bottom line and will have the opportunity to present their work to senior management. The program also includes participation in company events such as executive speaker series and off-site activities, allowing interns to network and learn from leaders in the field. Successful interns will be well-positioned for full-time roles upon graduation, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to launch their careers in human resources and retail management. As an HR Generalist Intern, you will gain valuable exposure to the critical responsibilities of providing HR business support and partnership. This role involves assisting in the execution of people strategies, responding to day-to-day HR activities, and supporting the HR team in developing and executing talent management strategies. You will collaborate with key HR solution centers, including Talent Management, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards, to deliver results aligned with the company's people strategies. This internship is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the overall success of Gap Inc.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the HR team on people and organizational issues throughout the organization, leveraging resources, programs, and tools to achieve desired outcomes.
• Actively participate with leaders to advise on the people and organization impact of business plans and decisions.
• Research and identify strategies to improve employee engagement year over year, as measured through the continuous listening process.
• Analyze HR metrics to identify business opportunities, working with leadership to develop and implement solutions.
• Support talent management and succession planning activities within the business.
• Partner with HR partners in Talent Acquisition and Talent Management to support strategies to strengthen or fill gaps, ensuring a ready talent pipeline.
• Assist the team with retention strategies to promote organizational stability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in progress, with a concentration in human resources management or psychology preferred.
• Must be in your Junior academic year, graduating in December 2025 or Spring 2026.
• Ability to work Monday - Friday from mid-June to mid-August.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to learn technical applications, terminology, and processes quickly.
• Comfort with HR disciplines (employee relations, compensation, benefits, OD, talent management, talent acquisition).
• High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics; good communicator with strong listening skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to assess situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend talent solutions.
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and seeks out new ways of learning in complex situations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.