Intern Human Rights Researcher Jobs in California

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That's where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn't theoretical work. It's real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We're looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let's shape the future of data.

Job Description

Launch Your HR Career at WD 

Ready to make an impact with a company that's building the future of data? At WD, our people are the heart of our innovation-and our Human Resources team plays a key role in helping every employee thrive. As a Summer 2027 HR Intern, you'll join a cohort of passionate students, partner with experienced HR professionals, and take on work that truly matters. This is your chance to grow, challenge yourself, and experience what a meaningful career in HR looks like inside a global tech company. 

What You'll Experience 

You'll own a real project within one of WD's specialized HR teams-such as Talent Acquisition, People Intelligence & Analytics, Compensation & Benefits, Organizational Development, and more. We'll match you to a team based on your strengths, interests, and business needs. 

Throughout the summer, you'll participate in a structured learning curriculum designed to build core earlycareer and HRrelated skills. You'll get hands-on experience with modern HR tools and analytics, collaborate with teams across the HR function, learn directly from HR leaders, and wrap up the program by presenting your capstone project to WD leadership. You'll leave with real-world experience, new connections, and clarity about where your HR career could go. 

Who You Are 

You're curious, collaborative, and excited to dive into the people side of business. You enjoy solving problems, asking great questions, and working with data to understand what's really going on. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships, and jump into new challenges with enthusiasm. You take initiative, manage your time well, and love learning in environments where you can grow quickly. Experience with HR systems is a bonus-not a requirement. 

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

Qualifications

Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field

• Strong interest in building a career in Human Resources 

• Ability to analyze information, interpret data, and draw meaningful insights 

• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams 

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new HR systems and tools 

• Organized, adaptable, and able to manage work in a dynamic environment 

• Right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) now, or in the future. 

• Available to work 40 hours/week for 12 consecutive weeks in Summer 2027

• Location: San Jose, California

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Exposure to HR systems or analytics tools (e.g., Workday, SmartRecruiters, Tableau, Power BI) 

• Prior experience related to HR, people analytics, organizational development, or project management 

Additional Information

WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available HERE.

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 10/13/2026, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.