2026 Summer Internship, Global Talent Management

The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused on being one of the leading private equity and flexible capital options for business owners and portfolio company employees at the smaller end of the middle market by seeking to fuel transformative growth and create lasting value. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has made more than 1,000 investments. The firm's international private equity and flexible capital portfolios include more than 140 companies. For more information, visit www.riversidecompany.com.

The Riverside Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and embraces the diversity of its people and encourages all underrepresented groups to apply. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

JOB FUNCTION

Interested in Human Resources? Come intern with Riverside’s Global Talent Management (GTM) team!

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of HR. Interns will collaborate with the GTM team (based in New York and Cleveland) and will actively contribute to day-to-day HR operations and strategic initiatives.

As part of our summer internship program, interns are encouraged to listen in on weekly investment committee meetings and attend our weekly speaker series to gain a comprehensive view of Riverside’s functions and collaborative culture.

This internship is ideal for students eager to explore a career in HR while gaining insight into the broader workings of a global private equity firm.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks the Intern can expect, but are not limited to, include :

• Recruiting Support : Sit in on candidate interviews and assist with resume reviews, gaining firsthand exposure to Riverside’s hiring process and talent strategies.
• System Maintenance & Optimization : Help maintain and improve our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse), ensuring data accuracy and supporting a seamless candidate experience.
• HR Data & Reporting : Use Workday to pull reports and respond to ad-hoc data requests from various teams, learning how data drives decision-making across the firm.
• Internal Communications : Contribute to GTM communications shared across the firm, helping craft messaging that reflects our culture and keeps employees informed.
• Project & Presentation Support : Build and refine materials in Excel and PowerPoint to support ongoing GTM initiatives and presentations.
• Cross-Platform Collaboration : Work regularly within both Workday and Greenhouse, developing familiarity with key HR technologies used across the organization.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Dates : Start and end dates are negotiable between June 2026 and August 2026. We expect a 10-week commitment from students

Pay Rate : $20 / hr

Location : NYC

All candidates must abide by Riverside's internal policies related to data protection.