Lids
Summer 2026 - HR Intern
Looking for a game-changing opportunity to pull away from the competition and boost your career after college? We're always interested in attracting future talent to our team. Lids offers a comprehensive internship program across multiple professional disciplines in the fast-paced world of sports, retail and fashion. Students will work at the Lids Corporate Office in Indianapolis, IN under the guidance of mentors while engaging in real career-related activities. Interns will have the opportunity to present their business projects to the Lids Leadership team and other key members of the organization. The program is designed to complement and expand the students' classroom education and offers an opportunity to gain marketable career experience. Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness. We currently operate 1,300+ locations, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers. Daily Responsibilities of a Human Resources Intern
Collaborate with each HR "Center of Excellence": Talent Acquisition Talent Development Employee Relations HR Operations Benefits Payroll Find innovative ways to improve overall employee experience and employer brand Plan a service project for all interns to complete Who You Are
True team player Strong communicator (verbal & written) Innovative thinker Proven ability to provide exceptional work and customer service Proven leader and engaged student on campus Passion for retail, sports and business Interested in HR Analytics, Reporting and Process Improvement Energetic, external facing, people person Ability to juggle multiple projects at once Self-starter Internship Requirements
For consideration to participate in the internship program, an applicant must have a 3.0 minimum GPA and with either be a full-time student pursuing a baccalaureate or higher degree in a finance-related field at an accredited college/university or attending an accredited 2-year college/university. A selected student must be present for the duration of the internship from 6/1/26-7/31/26. This internship is fully on-site at our corporate office in Indianapolis - if not local, you must be willing to relocate to the Indianapolis area for the summer. Expected to graduate between December of 2026 and May 2027 (Junior Status) Intern Perks
Competitive Pay $200/week housing stipend for non-local interns Opportunity for full-time placement after graduation Participate in meaningful projects that drive business results Executive exposure and mentorship Professional development workshops Daily collaboration with subject matter experts Snack attacks, cold brew coffee on tap, sports on the TVs! Casual work environment - Lids is a hat company after all! 40% associate discount
Looking for a game-changing opportunity to pull away from the competition and boost your career after college? We're always interested in attracting future talent to our team. Lids offers a comprehensive internship program across multiple professional disciplines in the fast-paced world of sports, retail and fashion. Students will work at the Lids Corporate Office in Indianapolis, IN under the guidance of mentors while engaging in real career-related activities. Interns will have the opportunity to present their business projects to the Lids Leadership team and other key members of the organization. The program is designed to complement and expand the students' classroom education and offers an opportunity to gain marketable career experience. Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness. We currently operate 1,300+ locations, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers. Daily Responsibilities of a Human Resources Intern
Collaborate with each HR "Center of Excellence": Talent Acquisition Talent Development Employee Relations HR Operations Benefits Payroll Find innovative ways to improve overall employee experience and employer brand Plan a service project for all interns to complete Who You Are
True team player Strong communicator (verbal & written) Innovative thinker Proven ability to provide exceptional work and customer service Proven leader and engaged student on campus Passion for retail, sports and business Interested in HR Analytics, Reporting and Process Improvement Energetic, external facing, people person Ability to juggle multiple projects at once Self-starter Internship Requirements
For consideration to participate in the internship program, an applicant must have a 3.0 minimum GPA and with either be a full-time student pursuing a baccalaureate or higher degree in a finance-related field at an accredited college/university or attending an accredited 2-year college/university. A selected student must be present for the duration of the internship from 6/1/26-7/31/26. This internship is fully on-site at our corporate office in Indianapolis - if not local, you must be willing to relocate to the Indianapolis area for the summer. Expected to graduate between December of 2026 and May 2027 (Junior Status) Intern Perks
Competitive Pay $200/week housing stipend for non-local interns Opportunity for full-time placement after graduation Participate in meaningful projects that drive business results Executive exposure and mentorship Professional development workshops Daily collaboration with subject matter experts Snack attacks, cold brew coffee on tap, sports on the TVs! Casual work environment - Lids is a hat company after all! 40% associate discount