Global Talent Management Intern

Proofpoint•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

Proofpoint is seeking a high-performing intern to join our Global Talent Management team. This role offers exposure to enterprise-wide talent strategy, including succession planning, leadership development, internal mobility, workforce planning, and AI-enabled talent solutions. This is not a purely administrative internship. You will work on real business initiatives that influence how we identify, develop, and accelerate talent across the organization. You will gain hands-on experience in data analysis, program design, executive-ready communications, and enterprise talent strategy.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, HR, Organizational Psychology, Data Analytics, or related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or data visualization tools.
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights.

Nice To Haves

Interest in talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, or workforce planning.
Experience with data analysis, research, or consulting-style projects.
Familiarity with HR systems (Workday experience a plus).
Curiosity about AI, skills-based talent models, and future of work trends.

Responsibilities

Talent Strategy & Analytics Support enterprise talent review cycles and succession planning analysis.
Analyze internal mobility, promotion, and retention trends.
Build dashboards and executive-ready summaries of talent insights.
Conduct research and benchmarking on talent management best practices.
Leadership & Development Programs Assist in the design and evaluation of leadership development initiatives.
Support mentoring programs and early career development tracks.
Contribute to competency framework refinement and skill mapping.
Workforce Planning & Internal Mobility Support initiatives related to internal talent marketplace and career growth pathways.
Analyze skills data to identify capability gaps and development opportunities.
Help assess readiness pipelines for critical roles.
Executive & Stakeholder Support Develop presentation materials for senior leadership.
Prepare briefing materials for talent review discussions.
Participate in strategy sessions and cross-functional meetings.