People Analytics Intern

As a People Analytics Intern, you’ll help connect people, data, and technology to support data-driven decision-making and improve the employee experience. You’ll also contribute to AI transformation initiatives, exploring how emerging technologies and workforce insights can support more innovative, effective ways of working across the organization. If you’re curious about the intersection of people analytics, AI, and business strategy, we want to hear from you. About the Internship We are seeking a People Analytics Intern to join our Time to Shine Internship Program at Fossil Group HQ in Richardson, TX. This 10-week summer program offers hands-on experience exploring how people's data and analytics inform HR strategy, organizational effectiveness, and business decisions within a global organization. You’ll support meaningful projects involving workforce trends, HR reporting, employee engagement, and AI transformation while collaborating with HR partners and cross-functional teams. Through mentorship, professional development opportunities, and a capstone project, you’ll learn how to turn data into actionable insights that support our people and business goals. What You Will Do in This Role Support People Analytics initiatives by gathering, organizing, and analyzing HR data to identify workforce trends and opportunities for improvement. Assist with HR reporting, dashboards, and metrics related to areas such as headcount, talent acquisition, employee engagement, retention, and workforce development. Help translate people data into actionable insights and recommendations that support business decisions and enhance the employee experience. Contribute to AI transformation initiatives, researching opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to improve HR processes, workflows, and organizational effectiveness. Conduct research and support projects related to workforce planning, employee experience, and continuous improvement. Help maintain accurate HR data, documentation, and reports while ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and appropriate handling of sensitive information. Collaborate with HR partners and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and support data-driven initiatives. Partner with a dedicated mentor for guidance, feedback, and professional development. Participate in workshops, lunch & learns, and panel discussions focused on HR, analytics, technology, and business fundamentals. Build connections across the organization and present a capstone project to Fossil leadership, showcasing your findings, insights, and recommendations. Bring curiosity, critical thinking, and innovative ideas to collaborative projects. Who You Are (Requirements) Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Psychology, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field. At least 18 years old by the start of the program. Excited to work in person at Fossil Group HQ in Richardson, TX, Monday through Thursday onsite and Friday remotely. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with an interest in identifying patterns, interpreting data, and solving problems. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy when working with data and documentation. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain findings and present recommendations to different audiences. Curious about how people analytics, AI, technology, and organizational strategy intersect. Comfortable handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization, reporting tools, or data analysis is a plus. Eager to learn, take initiative, and contribute in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. What We Offer Paid Internship: Compensation provided for the full 10-week summer program. Real-World Experience: Meaningful projects that connect people data, analytics, and AI transformation to HR strategy and business outcomes. Mentorship and Development: Guidance from experienced professionals and opportunities to strengthen your analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Leadership Exposure: Opportunities to share insights and present project recommendations to Fossil leadership. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Exposure to HR and business partners across a global organization. Employee Discounts: Save on Fossil merchandise.