Total Rewards Intern

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

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.