amika means friend. we’re a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand + a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet + you. 

we’re rooted in clinical results. each product is infused with our intoxicating scent + powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. known as one of earth’s most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp + strands. 

we’re a proud pal to the planet + certified B-Corp. from sustainably sourced ingredients + recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste + energy to reach Net Zero by 2030. 

having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists are—they’re our confidantes + community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression + bring joy to your haircare experience. all hair is welcome™. 

the job:

As an HR Intern at amika, you’ll work closely with our people team to gain hands-on experience across key areas of human resources. This is a great opportunity for you to enhance and grow your depth of HR knowledge by shadowing team members and taking on projects and tasks in our HR department. You will be involved in and learn about many aspects of HR, including benefit administration, company culture, events, onboarding and employee engagement.

salary: $16 per hour

location: Brooklyn, NY. 4-6 days a month onsite (must be based in + have the right to work in the US)

what you'll do:

• Conduct biweekly one-on-one meetings with all amika interns to ensure they are all learning, satisfied and engaged
• Assist with weekly onboarding and offboarding tasks
• Help coordinate and plan events
• Contribute ideas for events and programs
• Maintain certain areas of our HRIS (Rippling)
• Enroll new employees into certain benefit programs
• Perform various administrative tasks and support our HR department’s daily activities
• Assist in addressing employee queries about HR-related topics.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned

must haves:

• Currently pursuing a masters degree or recently graduated with an undergrad in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field
• Passion for people, culture, and building inclusive workplaces
• Strong written and verbal communication and organization skills
• Discreet with confidential information
• Eager to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Proficient in Microsoft suite (word, excel, powerpoint)

nice to haves:

• Experience using canva is a plus
• Prior internship or work experience in HR a plus

ready to apply?

please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). a member of our team will be in touch soon!