Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
About the Role
Turn your classroom learning into real-world impact with H&R Block’s Embark 2027 Summer Internship Program, open to students studying Information Systems Management and Business/Data Analytics. This 11-week paid internship offers meaningful, real-world experience that aligns with your field of study while making a valuable impact on our organization.
The Embark 2027 Summer Internship runs from May 17, 2027 - July 30, 2027.
You’ll work at our corporate headquarters in the heart of downtown Kansas City’s Power & Light District, where you’re just steps, or a streetcar ride, away from incredible restaurants, entertainment, and city energy. Inside our building, you’ll have access to amenities that make work-life balance easy, including an onsite Starbucks, a company dining hall with plenty of options, a free fitness center, and free parking!
Program Highlights:
- $25/hour compensation
- Paid PTO during H&R Block’s annual Reboot Week (June 28 - July 2)
- Housing stipend provided for students whose permanent address is more than 50 miles from the KC metro
Throughout the 11-week internship, under the guidance of a leader, some of the internship responsibilities will include:
- Research, gather, analyze, and organize data to support People & Culture projects, reporting, and operational initiatives
- Support the management of incoming applications, leads, and candidate or associate information
- Support project planning, tracking, and execution across People & Culture initiatives
- Review, maintain, and update content and data within HR systems and platforms
- Identify and support process improvement and automation opportunities across People & Culture systems and workflows
- Explore and support the responsible application of AI and emerging technology within HR processes and experiences
Throughout the 11-week internship, as a part of the Embark program, interns will also participate in workshops and events that align with the program's four pillars:
Professional Development: includes the basics for a professional role, everything from using Microsoft Office to setting up a Teams meeting and giving a presentation.
Giveback: involves participating in Make Every Block Better community service events. The goal is to teach the importance of community, make an impact, and provide bonding time for teams.
Networking: entails meeting various executives with offices at H&R Block’s headquarters, having lunch with directors and vice presidents, spending time with a mentor and getting to know people beyond their assigned department.
Connected Culture: is meant to be fun and teach the importance of working hard and playing hard. H&R Block might take the interns to a Kansas City Royals game or facilitate other competitions meant to be fun or instill teamwork.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Seeking to obtain a degree inInformation Technology, Information Management, Business Analytics, or some similar discipline with a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team and independently
- Highly motivated, organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Quick learner and not afraid to work with new computer-based programs and databases
- Ability to be effective and contribute in a fast-paced corporate environment
Work Experience:
- No previous work experience necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with or interest in HR technology platforms, such as Salesforce, Workday, iCIMS, or other applicant tracking and HR systems
- Exposure to data, reporting, or programming technologies, such as SQL, .NET/C#, or similar tools
- Basic understanding of or interest in system integrations, microservices, and digital platforms
- Interest in Generative AI, large language models (LLMs), machine learning, and their application within HR processes
- Ability and willingness to quickly learn new technologies, systems, and digital tools

