Job title: Human Resources Intern
Department: Internship Program
Team: Internship Program
Location: Morrisville, North Carolina, US
All locations: Morrisville, North Carolina, US, Remote, US
Work type: Internship
Workplace type: hybrid
Kickstart your career with WEP Clinical, a global specialist Contract Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to keeping the patient at the center of everything we do. We partner with Sponsors to deliver drug development, treatment access, and commercialization solutions, helping patients worldwide gain access to life-changing therapies.
Role Objectives:
The Human Resources Intern will provide essential administrative support to the HR team, with a focus on HR systems, employee lifecycle, and reporting. This role will assist with maintaining data accuracy, supporting process documentation, and contributing to the continuous improvement of HR operations. The intern will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support system-related activities, while gaining hands-on experience across various HR functions.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Curious and eager to learn
- Able to take initiative and contribute ideas
- Professional, reliable, and accountable
- Team player who collaborates well with others
- Adaptable and open to feedback
What You'll Do:
- Gain hands-on experience with HR systems and tools used to support employee lifecycle processes, from hiring and onboarding through employee changes and offboarding.
- Assist with routine audits of HR processes and personnel files, identifying areas for process improvement and policy alignment.
- Contribute to office operations and productivity initiatives that enhance team collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Support HR data entry, reporting, and analysis to help maintain accurate information and identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with responding to routine employee questions and connecting employees with appropriate HR resources, policies, and programs.
- Support the development and documentation of HR processes, procedures, templates, and employee resources to improve consistency and the employee experience.
- Participate in special HR projects and cross-functional initiatives based on current business priorities.
- Provide administrative and project coordination support across HR programs, helping track timelines, deliverables, and follow-up items.
- Support employee engagement efforts, internal communication, and logistics for team events or HR-sponsored programs.
- Assist with recruiting and talent acquisition activities, including job postings, candidate coordination, interview scheduling, and other aspects of the hiring process.
What You'll Need:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Basic knowledge of IT systems and troubleshooting.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
Location eligibility applies. Candidates must reside in a U.S. state where the company is authorized to hire. This role is not eligible for residents of: California, Colorado, New York, Washington, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois, Hawaii, and District of Columbia.
What We Offer:
Paid Internship
Paid Time Off & Sick Time
Medical Benefits
Volunteer Day
What Sets Us Apart:
WEP Clinical partners with biopharmaceutical Sponsors to help them bring treatments closer to the patients who need them most. Through end-to-end clinical trial delivery, home health services, expanded access programs, and market access consultancy, we provide flexible, fit-for-purpose solutions that support drug development, improve access, and help therapies reach the right patients at the right time.
With more than 15 years of global experience, we have supported programs across 150+ countries, combining operational scale with the agility and personalized service of a specialized provider. Our work helps bridge critical gaps in care, ensuring safe, ethical, and efficient access to promising new treatments.
We're Committed to Our Team:
WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth and development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events and all we do to support our employees.
How We Work at WEP Clinical:
At WEP Clinical, we look for individuals who are conscientious, exercise sound judgment, and engage with others thoughtfully and professionally. We believe excellence is achieved through integrity, accountability, and respect for diverse perspectives - and we are committed to helping our people grow and succeed in an inclusive, supportive environment.
Our Services Include:
Access Programs
Clinical Trial Services
Patient Site Solutions
Clinical Trial Supply
Market Access and Commercialization
Data Privacy Notice:
WEP Clinical is committed to protecting your personal information throughout the recruitment process. By applying, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Privacy Policy: https://www.wepclinical.com/privacy-policy/
Job Applicant Privacy Notice: https://www.wepclinical.com/privacy-policy/
How to Apply:
To be considered for this role, please submit your resume through the WEP Clinical Careers Portal or by using LinkedIn’s Easy Apply option. Please ensure your resume is in English.
Important Note:
To streamline our hiring process, we use an Upwage AI screener. If you receive a link from Upwage, it is a legitimate part of our application process and helps ensure every candidate is reviewed consistently. If you are selected to move forward after the screener, a member of our team will contact you directly from an @wepclinical.com email address to guide you through the next steps of the interview process. Please ensure you apply only through our official careers page (https://www.wepclinical.com/careers/) or our verified LinkedIn page.
For Your Safety, Please Note:
We will never communicate with you via Microsoft Teams or text message
We will never ask for your bank account information at any stage of recruitment
WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.
WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.