Smartly is seeking a motivated and analytical summer intern to join our People Team and contribute to enhancing our HR and Learning & Development (L&D) initiatives. Over the course of the 10-week internship, you’ll engage in key projects focused on improving Knowledge Management, Learning & Development, and exploring the integration of AI tools to streamline and optimize our HR processes.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in HR strategy, people operations, and L&D enablement. You’ll collaborate closely with our HR, Global L&D, and Commercial Enablement teams to assess current programs, identify opportunities for innovation, and recommend improvements that align with our commitment to supporting Smartlies across the globe.
If you’re eager to apply your analytical skills to real-world HR challenges and explore how technology can enhance the employee experience, we’d love to hear from you!
As a Human Resources Intern at Smartly, you will…
- Analyze methods and metrics for evaluating the return on investment (ROI) of people programs such as Learning & Development, onboarding, and talent development.
- Help audit and improve the learning & knowledge management systems we use to support Smartlies, including how our team creates and maintains learning content (e.g. Sana Labs) and documentation (e.g., Workday articles)
- Explore and recommend ways to optimize AI tools used in HR and L&D - for example, AI-powered content creation, training support, or process automation
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and participate in team meetings to understand current practices and identify opportunities for improvement
- Lead a final project that addresses one or more of these focus areas, with practical recommendations shared with the broader People team
We’re looking for someone who…
- Is a full-time rising Junior, Senior, or graduating at an accredited 4-year College or University.
- Has an interest in people development, organizational effectiveness, or HR technology
- Enjoys conducting research, asking thoughtful questions, and synthesizing insights
- Has strong written communication skills and a structured approach to organizing information
- Is curious about how AI tools can enhance employee experience and operations
- Is proactive, reliable, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment
- Currently is pursuing a degree or has experience in Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Knowledge Management, or a related field
- Is fully authorized to work in the United States
Applications will close on Friday, April 4th 2025 - apply today!
This internship is paid at $20 per hour and will be approximately 30 hours per week between June 2nd and August 7th of 2025.
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Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.
Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.
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We solve for advertising campaign and creative complexities - both key elements to the time/money savings and performance that brands, agencies and businesses seek.
Our unified platform combines media, creative, and intelligence, offering end-to-end workflows powered by AI across the open and closed web. With over 700 brands and advertisers, we've proven that dynamic and personalized creative makes advertising impactful.
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