Talent Management Intern, Astera Labs

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with an expected graduation date before August 2027
• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
• Demonstrated interest in HR, talent management, or people operations
• Ability to work full-time in San Jose, CA for the duration of the internship

Desirable

• Astera Labs is seeking a driven and curious Talent Management Intern to join our HR team for Summer 2026
• This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full spectrum of talent management, from onboarding and development programs to early career initiatives and process optimization - at one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure connectivity companies in the industry
• As a Talent Management Intern, you'll work alongside our HR Programs team to design, execute, and improve initiatives that directly impact how we attract, develop, and retain top talent
• You'll contribute to high-visibility projects including our New Hire Onboarding Week revamp, manager training programs, and our Early Career Intern/NCG Program
• This isn't a "shadow and observe" internship, you'll own real deliverables, present to leadership, and see your work come to life
• If you're passionate about building exceptional employee experiences, excited by the intersection of people and technology, and eager to make an impact at a hyper-growth company powering the future of AI, we want to hear from you
• Support the global rollout of onboarding checklists and ensure consistent Day 1 experiences across all regions
• Help create and refine 30/60/90-day onboarding templates and manager immersion plans
• Assist in evaluating hybrid onboarding formats including videos and self-learning platforms
• Partner with regional HR teams to scale programs and integrate local content
• Contribute to the design and execution of manager capability training programs
• Support the development of level-based training suites for employees across all locations
• Help build training and development dashboards to track participation and program effectiveness
• Assist in creating competency frameworks and career development resources
• Support planning and execution of signature experiences including the Future of Semi Summit and Intern Symposium
• Contribute to the development of standardized University Recruiting Kits for consistent campus branding
• Assist with campus ambassador program expansion and student organization partnerships
• Help design communication strategies to engage the early career talent community year-round
• Map and document requirements across the candidate lifecycle from application through FTE conversion
• Support automation efforts for data collection, feedback touchpoints, and reporting
• Assist in building the Early Career Dashboard to track real-time metrics
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes using technology and AI tools