Ralph Lauren Total Rewards Intern

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

Our compensated 10-week Corporate RL Inspire Internship Program is designed to give rising senior undergraduate students a challenging, hands-on experience in the retail industry. As an INSPIRE Intern, you will... ONBOARD: Kick off your journey with a dynamic orientation with your entire intern class ENGAGE: Experience exclusive RL moments including our Executive Speaker Series DEVELOP: Receive valuable coaching and real-time coaching and on-going feedback from your supervisor and Early Career Talent team COLLABORATE: Strategize and execute a final, cross-functional group project with your fellow interns IMPACT: Create meaningful change and volunteer with our Ralph Lauren Gives Back program CONNECT: Enjoy social events and networking opportunities We are seeking an enthusiastic and analytical-minded individual who is passionate about Ralph Lauren and eager to learn. To be eligible for a US-based Ralph Lauren Internship position, applicants must:

• Attend college full-time in the United States and be entering your final semester or year of undergraduate studies with a graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Able to work in an in-person or hybrid workplace environment arrangement
• Available the entire duration of the 10-week internship and reside within a commutable distance to one of our office locations (NY, NJ, NC). A housing stipend will be provided to help with travel and accommodations. Candidates should only apply to one role. If a student's experience aligns with multiple opportunities, the Early Careers team will ensure they're considered accordingly.
  
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Total Rewards Intern will support the North America Total Rewards team with a focused project on enhancing the organization's talent and compensation infrastructure. This role will primarily assist in the deployment of skills within the Workday job table for a designated pilot group and help audit, validate, and improve the internal career framework. The intern will gain hands-on experience in compensation processes, job architecture, and HR systems while contributing to key strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities Workday Skills Deployment (Pilot Group)

• Assist in mapping and assigning the appropriate skills to job profiles within Workday.
• Review job descriptions, job families, competencies, and/or functional requirements to ensure accuracy of skill assignments.
• Partner with HR and functional leaders to validate selected skills for the pilot population.
• Support data entry, updates, and quality checks within the Workday job table.
• Track progress, flag discrepancies, and help prepare status reports for project stakeholders. Career Framework Audit & Validation
• Audit internal job architecture for gaps, inconsistencies, or outdated content.
• Assist in documenting findings and recommending improvements based on external career health check data and best practices. General Total Rewards Support
• Provide analytical and administrative support for compensation and job architecture projects.
• Maintain organized project documentation and version control.
• Participate in team meetings and assist with ad-hoc reporting or research as needed.
  
  

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with large sets of job or HR data with accuracy.
• Familiarity with Workday or other HRIS platforms (preferred but not required).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively. Desired skills for all intern roles:
• Strong understanding and appreciation of the Ralph Lauren aesthetic, brand heritage, and the retail industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong writing and math skills; retail math a plus
• Highly organized and eager team player
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and deliver results with attention to detail
• Thinks strategically to seize opportunities and solve problems
• Active listener with strong communication; clearly communicates ideas, both written and verbally
• Ability to balance creativity with practicality
• A self-starter who excels in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and can switch gears as required
• Passionate about advancing a culture of belonging and equal opportunity
• Curious, desire to learn, innovative, forward-thinking, strong interpersonal skills