United States onlyAt Talkspace, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging-centered workplace where everyone can thrive while making a difference in mental health. Want to help over two million people receive quality mental healthcare? Come join our mission of getting therapy in the hands of everyone!
We are looking for a People Operations Internto join our People Ops team this Summer! This intern will support business strategy through aligning culture, performance, and HR. Are you someone with deep organizational and administrative experience, who is interested in building an amazing employee experience? To work at Talkspace, you need to be as passionate as we are about our work, and excited to partner with us to achieve our mission of helping people heal.
*This is a remote position based on Eastern Time. Talkspace Headquarters is located in NYC*
As part of your application, please include a short cover letter. We’d love to hear why you're interested in Talkspace and this internship in particular. Make it personal—we want to hear your voice, not ChatGPT's 😉.
Internship Details:
- Duration: June 2nd, 2025 - August 22nd, 2025
- Commitment: 20 hours per week
- Projects: You'll work on 2-3 key initiatives, with one serving as your final deliverable.
- Compensation: Our compensation policy ensures a minimum of $15/hour or the legally required local minimum wage, whichever is greater, to maintain fairness across regions.
- Mentorship: You'll be paired with a Talkspace mentor to guide you throughout the program.
What You’ll Do
- Create and streamline our People Team Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including newly adapted workflows within our HR systems
- Administrative and data entry support across a myriad of HR functions -- including onboarding, offboarding, talent development, employee records management, compliance, and HRIS maintenance
- Improve the Talkspacer employee journey through coordination and support of People Team projects, employee experience, and/or survey design and analysis
- Assist with executing team specific and cross-team focused initiatives to foster better performance, culture, and collaboration
- Event coordination, managing internal team building events and people-related programs, supporting All-Hands preparation and facilitation
- Organize and manage internal People Team Confluence knowledge base
- Other tasks as needed
About You
- Rising juniors and seniors in undergraduate degree, or currently enrolled in graduate programs
- Able to commit to working up to 20 hours per week during the summer
- Experience analyzing/visualizing data
- Detail-oriented with a passion for being in the details, ensuring every document, project, or experience is on-point and on-brand
- Organizer of all things with a track record of project planning
- Must be able to appropriately and effectively handle and communicate sensitive information and have a strong understanding of confidentiality
- Experience with Google Suite and basic understanding of Excel/Google Sheets
- Work collaboratively with multiple groups in a variety of settings and be able to listen, articulate positions, advocate, and execute
- Communicate effectively (verbal & written) and are able to sell ideas and clearly explain findings
- At ease with ambiguity and fast-paced environments
Why Talkspace?
Talkspace is the world’s leading online therapy company, serving over 2 million users looking to begin their wellness journey through tele-health. According to the World Health Organization, close to 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental disorder, and on average more than 75% with mental, neurological, and substance use disorders receive no treatment for their condition at all. Additionally, one-third of the world’s population – 2 billion people – live in countries that spend less than 1% of their health budgets on mental health. Therapy is an universal need and it's our mission here to change the world by cultivating an intentional space for people to feel supported through quality care that is simple and accessible.
Combining our passion for innovation along with our desire to help others overcome the stigma behind “getting help,” we are transforming the way patients find the right care provider, making an otherwise impossible feat easily conquerable. Our network of licensed, accredited, and board-certified clinicians are increasing access to mental health for our members through a myriad of high quality therapy services: anytime and for a fraction of the price. Dedicated to our mission, we are looking for candidates that want to bring their talents into a diverse “for purpose” space. If you’re equally as passionate about making quality mental healthcare accessible to all then Talkspace is the right place for you!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Talkspace welcomes and celebrates talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and walks of life to foster an innovative and diverse workforce. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification, if you believe you could make a great addition to this team. Come as you are and learn about the exciting opportunities on our team.
Individuals seeking employment at Talkspace are considered without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
How do we define Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Talkspace?
Diversity
Diversity encompasses the unique attributes of our employees as individuals. We value and embrace the richness arising from their varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, which include, but are not limited to, age, ability, ethnicity, gender, race, and cultural background.
Equity
Equity refers to a fair and impartial workplace, aiming to ensure equal growth and advancement opportunities for all employees. This involves amplifying underrepresented voices, addressing unconscious biases, and providing inclusive, culturally competent mental health care.
Inclusion
Inclusion signifies the practice of granting equal access to opportunities and resources for all employees, particularly those who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized. It ensures that everyone feels a sense of belonging, value, support, and respect as an individual.
Belonging
Belonging reflects the affinity and positive relationships that develop among employees from diverse backgrounds when businesses actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
