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Human Resources Intern

CompanyWacom
LocationVancouver
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the HR team with job analysis, documentation, and the creation of job descriptions. Additionally, they will support benefits administration, personnel file auditing, and the planning of company events.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
101
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Inspired by natural human abilities to create, our patented pen and touch input technology allows freedom of expression, inspired creativity, and drastic improvements in productivity, control and comfort. From product development and graphic design to the media and entertainment sectors, Wacom facilitates the work of individuals and workgroups with truly natural ways to work with digital content. At Wacom, we believe that technology should be easy to use and simple to understand. With products that rely on human intuition and natural movement, we strive to bring people and technology closer together. Our patented pen and touch input technology has helped professionals around the world create extraordinary characters, digital art, films, special effects, fashions, and industrial designs. We're proud to say that some of the most celebrated companies in these industries rely on our products. No other technology company strives to design tools that empower creative professionals the way Wacom does. Not even close. Wacom's vision extends worldwide, with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Working together, we provide organizations with our core solutions: the Cintiq® line of interactive pen displays, the Intuos® line of professional pen tablets, and the Bamboo® and Bamboo Fun® pen tablet lines. Wacom also services specialty markets with a line of other pen displays, and it provides underlying technology for a wide variety of products, including mobile information terminals, Tablet PC's, UMPC's, amusement equipment, and medical devices. The American headquarters for Wacom, referred to as Wacom Technology Corporation, is headquartered in Vancouver, WA and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wacom Company, Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan (TSE: 6727).
About the Role
Be an integrated member of our HR team, participating in key projects and contributing your voice and efforts to move key initiatives forward.  Gain experience with hands-on application of HR best practices while you work closely with the HR team on a variety of impactful projects.  The HR internship will provide exposure to important focus areas that can help improve the effectiveness of the HR team and provide the intern exposure to a range of HR specialties.
This will be an 8-to-12-week paid internship for the summer, 20 hours per week.
Projects/ Goals:
  • Job analysis and job description creation
    • A job description gives an employee a clear and concise resource to be used as a guide for job performance, compensation analysis, and career pathing.  Assist in job analysis, documentation, and implementation of a consistent job description format for all positions and job families.
  • Employee Benefits
    • The benefits package is a central part of employee total rewards.  Gain experience with the annual benefits renewal process, billing process, and general benefits administration.
  • Employee Files
    • Employee personnel files serve as a centralized, confidential record that helps manage employment history, and support fair, well‑documented workplace decisions. Assist in auditing employee personnel files to ensure legal compliance.
  • Event Planning
    • Company events help build connections and community, create shared experiences, and reinforce culture.  Help plan in person and virtual events to connect our distributed team members.
Ideal background:
  • Pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as human resources management, business, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in learning and growing in the field of human resources
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Self-starter with a willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of the organization.
  • Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Why work for Wacom?

Founded in 1983, Wacom is the world’s leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays, and digital interface solutions. The advanced technology of Wacom’s intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashion and designs around the world and provides business and home users with their leading interface technology to express their personality. We also offer our products as OEM solutions to leading tablet device and PC manufacturers.

We encourage our team members to bring their individual spirit and enthusiasm to the work they do. With our global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, U.S. headquarters in Vancouver, WA, and team members around the world, we work together to support the vision of Lifelong Ink. This global perspective supports the understanding that every person brings a unique background and talent to Wacom and informs our work to create a culture of belonging.

Our flexible work style allows most team members to determine the best work structure for themselves, whether full time in the office, hybrid, or fully remote. We focus on results and outcomes, not where and when you work. Our benefit package includes a variety of programs designed to support your health, your financial future and offer a safety net. Visit our careers page to find out about our benefits: https://www.wacom.com/en-us/about-wacom/careers-at-wacom Come and join our team and support our vision to bring people and technology closer together through digital pen, ink, and tablet technology.

Key Skills
Human resources managementJob analysisJob description creationBenefits administrationPersonnel file auditingEvent planningCommunication skillsDetail orientedSelf-starterTeamwork
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrative
Benefits
Paid internshipFlexible work style