People & Workplace (HR) Intern

About the position

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle’s platform includes the world’s largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at circle.com . What you’ll be part of: Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values : High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder. About the Program The Circle Internship Program is a 12-week, remote-first experience running from May 26 to August 14, 2026, designed to give interns hands-on experience building the future of global finance. Interns work on meaningful, real-world projects that support Circle’s mission to enable the frictionless exchange of value. The program includes three in-person experiences designed to deepen learning and connection: Circle Forward Week in Miami Development Week in the San Francisco Final Showcase Week at Circle’s New York City HQ in One World Trade Center Throughout the summer, interns are supported by managers, mentors, and a close-knit cohort, with opportunities for learning, growth, and exposure to leaders across the company. What you’ll be responsible for: As a People Intern, you’ll contribute to impactful projects across key areas of the HR function, including onboarding, performance, learning and development, talent rewards, global mobility and immigration and people operations. This internship offers hands-on experience across foundational HR programs and a unique opportunity to see how a high-impact team shapes employee experience and helps power Circle’s global growth.

Responsibilities

  • Help shape the intern experience by coordinating events, analyzing feedback, and sharing insights to enhance early-career talent programs
  • Support key experiences like the onboarding process, and lead a focused project to localize onboarding for the APAC region, including benchmarking how top tech companies tailor new hire experiences for regional needs
  • Contribute to Circle Center, our go-to digital resource for people managers and employees, by building out content that supports critical people programs
  • Support learning and development initiatives, including research and proposal development for a Learning Rewards Program
  • Support performance programs by creating and maintaining resources for feedback and year-end review processes
  • Assist with process documentation across the People team, including drafting policies and standard operating procedures
  • Explore how AI tools and automation can streamline People & Workplace operations and improve team efficiency

Requirements

  • Strong written communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging content for internal documentation and digital resources
  • Interest in research, benchmarking, and turning insights into thoughtful recommendations for program improvement
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with experience managing content and projects using tools like Google Workspace and Slack
  • Passion for employee experience, especially in areas like onboarding, performance, learning, or early-career programs
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and regions, with cultural awareness and curiosity about global HR practices
  • Enthusiasm for exploring how AI and automation can improve workflows and drive team efficiency
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