[CJ America] Summer Intern - Human Resources (Los Angeles)

Job Title: Summer Intern –  Human Resources (Part-Time) 

Company: CJ America, Inc. 

Location: Los Angeles, CA 

Duration: 6/22/2026 – 8/13/2026 (8 weeks – maximum of 29 hrs. per week)

CJ America’s HQ Office (Los Angeles) is currently recruiting college students for the 2026 Summer Internship programs. 

This is a part-time paid internship. The ideal candidate will be an organized self-starter who is interested in hands-on experience in the areas of developing a strategic mindset through CJ’s core global business pillars including Food/Food Services, Biotech, Logistics, Retail and Entertainment sectors, while adhering to CJ’s “HAGOJABI” talent philosophy and core values: TALENT (Exceptional Talent & Exceptional Culture), ONLYONE (First, Best & Different), and SHARED GROWTH (Building Ecosystems and Shared Value). 

Job Overview: 

As our Summer Intern (Human Resources), you will play a vital role in supporting our HR operations during an intensive 8-week program. This entry-level position offers a hands-on introduction to the HR lifecycle—from recruitment & candidate experience to compliance research and employee engagement. You will collaborate directly with senior-level HR professionals to ensure our regional policies remain industry-leading and our workplace culture continues to thrive. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented individual looking to build a foundation in HR operations, market research, and HR compliance. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Acquisition Support: Assist Talent Acquisition professionals in screening applications based on the required skills and qualifications, and coordinate interview-related activities (e.g., panel interview packages, room reservation, visitor registration, etc.) and manage the "Candidate Experience" journey
• Compliance & Policy Visualization: Research and summarize mandatory state-specific laws (including Paid Family Leave and Sick Time) for NY, MA, NJ, and IL to ensure our onboarding materials are current and compliant for each state
• Strategic Market Research: Conduct a competitive analysis on HR market trends—such as hybrid work models, mental health benefits, and Gen-Z retention strategies—and present findings to the HR Team
• Employee Engagement: Provide support in planning and executing company events (e.g. Townhall Meetings) or team-building activities
• HR Projects: Supporting HR professionals with special initiatives like wellness initiatives or training program development
• Learning & Development: Assist in researching best practices, external benchmarks, trends in learning, and organizational development, including AI and digital literacy
• Administrative Assistance: Support meeting preparations, event logistics, and general administrative & clerical duties as assigned 

Basic Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate or recent graduate in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
• Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, excellent writing skills, and a "no task is too small" attitude
• Discretion: While you won't handle sensitive payroll data, you must maintain professional boundaries regarding internal company discussions
• Creativity: A knack for social media and visual communication is a huge plus
• Technical Skills: Strong Research Skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Preferred Language Skills: Bilingual in English/Korean preferred
• At least 18 years of age by June 21, 2026
• Capable of commuting to our Los Angeles office from Monday to Thursday (*Remote work options are not available)
• Authorized to work in the United States 

The anticipated hourly wage range for interns who will work in Los Angeles is $23 per hour to $25 per hour. The final hourly rate offered to a successful candidate will be subject to several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of the candidate’s experience within the job; type and length of experience within the specific industry; educational background; and the location of internship. This hourly wage range may not reflect the pay scale for interns who work in other states. 

[NOTICE: Fraudulent Recruitment Offers]

Recruitment fraud is on the rise and affecting a number of companies, including CJ America and its affiliates. What is recruitment fraud? It is a sophisticated scam that offers fake job opportunities to job seekers. It has been brought to our attention that fake/scam job offers have been circulated by certain individuals or organizations claiming to represent CJ America, its affiliates, partners, and/or brands. These scammers may try to obtain financial information, payment for job offers, or other personal information through various methods such as email, text message, or social media. In order to identify recruitment fraud, please note that CJ America and its affiliates: 

• NEVER conduct phone interviews via WhatsApp or other direct messaging platforms
• NEVER sends job offers from free email services such as Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, Zoho, etc.
• NEVER requests payment, fees, reimbursement, or other monetary compensation from prospective candidates for employment
• NEVER requests that prospective candidates purchase their own equipment or tools
• ONLY responds from an official cj.net email address
• ALWAYS makes direct offers of employment and not through third parties 

CJ America is not responsible for any fraudulent offers. If a suspicious offer or contact has been received, we ask that you contact us via the CJ America website - https://cjamerica.com/careers/. We cooperate with all relevant law enforcement agencies to take appropriate action as necessary. You may also contact the FTC or the FBI to report recruitment fraud directly.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

CJ is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected category under the state and federal law. 

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance Laws, including the Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinances where applicable, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.