HR Business Partner

Invitation Homes 12-week summer internship offers college students a unique paid internship with opportunities for personal and professional development, community outreach, an executive speaker series and intern specific events.  Our interns deliver innovative solutions to real business challenges and build enduring relationships with their manager and assigned mentor. 

Invitation Homes is pioneering a new and exciting industry, positioned as the premier provider of single-family homes for lease in the country.  We are looking for dynamic and innovative students to join our summer internship program that is scheduled for June 1, 2026 through August 7, 2026. Our ideal candidate will be able to start the internship 2 weeks early to help prepare for the incoming intern class (May 18, 2026).

The HR Business Partner Intern will gain exposure to multiple HR disciplines, develop foundational skills in human resources management, and learn how HR professionals’ partner with leaders to achieve business results. This role will primarily support a workforce demographic project designed to model our future workforce. It offers a unique opportunity to see how data informs HR strategy and business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with HR-related projects, including researching best practices, collecting data, creating reports, and providing recommendations.

• Support the development of new HR programs and initiatives.

• Prepare infographics, presentations, and job aids for HR and training processes.

• Gather and analyze workforce demographic data.

• Build models to forecast workforce composition and talent needs.

• Support scenario planning to anticipate future workforce requirements based on business priorities.

• Identify potential risks and opportunities related to workforce supply and succession planning.

• Develop clear, visually compelling presentations in PowerPoint to communicate findings.

• Translate complex data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations for HR and business leaders.

• Craft narratives that connect demographic trends to talent strategies and organizational objectives.

• Research industry workforce trends and best practices to inform recommendations.

• Benchmark internal demographics against market data to identify gaps and opportunities.

• Partner with HRBPs and Talent Acquisition to align demographic insights with hiring strategies.

• Contribute to initiatives that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Learning Outcomes

• Gain hands-on experience in workforce planning and HR analytics.

• Learn how demographic insights shape talent strategies and business decisions.

• Build skills in data storytelling and strategic HR communication.

Student Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree from a four-year accredited university with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a self-starter mindset, along with a desire for professional growth and collaboration.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• Minimum of 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship.

• 3.0 GPA or higher preferred.

• Willingness to work in-office in Dallas, Texas.