Fall 2026
Human Resources Intern
Posted on 8/4/2026
United Parcel Service (UPS)
10,001+ employees
Global logistics and supply chain services.
Compensation Overview
$13.35 - $52/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Seattle, WA, USA
In Person
US Citizenship Required
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- Recent graduate from a Human Resources Management program or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
- Ability to convey a positive and professional image to internal and external customers.
- Enter data into the Human Resources database.
- Compose memos to employees to communicate policy and procedural changes.
- Assist in the construction and improvement of company policies and procedures.
- Review resumes in the online database to recruit qualified individuals for specific open positions.
- Maintain applications and applicant flow logs in accordance with standard company procedures.
- Assist in recruitment activities and special projects as needed.
- File documents and answer phone calls.
- Skilled in effective research tactics with strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of local employment and regulatory laws.
UPS is a global logistics provider that moves packages and freight, helps with international trade, and uses technology to run business operations. It offers express delivery, freight forwarding, and supply chain management through a worldwide network, with pricing based on shipment weight, size, and destination. Its services are supported by hubs, sorting facilities, tracking systems, and route optimization to ensure reliable, timely deliveries. Compared with rivals, UPS differentiates itself with its extensive global reach, breadth of services, and technology-enabled logistics capabilities, allowing it to offer end-to-end solutions for individuals and businesses. The company aims to enable efficient global commerce by delivering reliable and cost-effective shipping and supply chain services.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1907
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 Q2 revenue reached $22.8 billion, and full-year guidance rose to $91.2 billion.
- Healthcare revenue topped $3 billion again, benefiting GLP-1 and biotech shipment growth.
- Amazon glide-down ended, removing two million low-margin packages daily and lifting margins.
What critics are saying
- January 2026 cuts target 30,000 jobs and 24 facilities, disrupting service quality.
- February 23, 2026 judge approved $150,000 driver buyouts, accelerating unionized workforce shrinkage.
- Amazon built a direct delivery rival; losing premium volumes threatens UPS’s network economics.
What makes United Parcel Service (UPS) unique
- UPS combines global parcel, freight, and healthcare logistics across 200-plus countries.
- June 22, 2026: UPS invested $48 million in 27 temperature-controlled cross-docks.
- UPS completed Frigo-Trans, BPL, and Andlauer acquisitions, strengthening regulated cold-chain depth.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 2%2 year growth
↑ 2%UPS has completed its 18-month reduction of Amazon deliveries and raised its full-year revenue and earnings guidance as it focuses on higher-margin volumes. The company's China-to-US trade lane returned to year-over-year growth starting in May, one year after air freight volumes collapsed due to US tariffs and the end of the de minimis provision for Chinese goods. Chief financial officer Brian Dykes said the growth coincided with the company lapping last year's elimination of the duty-free trade exemption. According to the International Air Transport Association, air cargo demand on the Asia-to-North America route increased 19.9% in May. Amazon now represents 9% of UPS revenue, down from over 13% during the pandemic e-commerce boom. The reduction removed approximately $4.5 billion in related expenses.
UPS returns 5% of its market value in free cash annually, exceeding the S&P 500 median of 4.2%, yet its stock has fallen approximately 10% from recent highs. The company deliberately removed 2 million Amazon packages daily to focus on higher-margin business. The strategy shows early success. US Domestic operating profit jumped 21% year-over-year, whilst volume from small and medium-sized businesses grew 4.3%. Healthcare revenue exceeded $3 billion for the second consecutive quarter. UPS has cut $4.5 billion in expenses and reduced costs per piece by 28% through automation. However, analysts express concern about intensifying competition for premium customers. Amazon, formerly UPS's high-volume partner, now competes directly for the same lucrative segments UPS targets.
United Parcel Service reported second quarter revenue of $22.8 billion, beating analyst estimates by 4.2% with 7.4% year-on-year growth. The parcel delivery company's adjusted earnings per share of $1.76 exceeded expectations by 5.8%. UPS raised its full-year revenue guidance to $91.2 billion at the midpoint, up from $89.7 billion previously, coming in 0.9% above analyst estimates. Full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $7.22 at the midpoint beat analyst expectations by 1.3%. The company's operating margin declined to 4.1% from 8.6% in the same quarter last year. Free cash flow turned positive at $380 million, compared to negative $775 million in the prior-year quarter. Chief executive Carol Tomé credited employees for completing the Amazon glide down and network reconfiguration initiatives.
United Parcel Service and FedEx are capitalising on growing demand for temperature-controlled shipping, driven largely by GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which require refrigeration throughout transit. A Gallup poll found 11% of Americans used GLP-1 drugs for weight loss in 2026, up from 3% in 2024. Medicare recently began offering some GLP-1 prescriptions for $50 monthly, potentially boosting demand further. UPS reported its first $3 billion healthcare revenue quarter this year. In June, the company announced a $48 million investment in 27 temperature-controlled facilities. It has also acquired cold-chain firms Frigo-Trans, BPL, and Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 billion. Bernstein and Citi raised their UPS price targets to $133 and $132 respectively, citing improving transport market conditions.
A UPS facility in Louisville, Kentucky, will close on 2 June, affecting 65 employees, according to a federal WARN notice. The Bluegrass UPS facility will impact 45 union employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and 20 management staff. UPS, Louisville's largest employer with over 20,000 workers, said it is working to place affected employees in other positions. The closure is part of the company's broader plan announced in January to reduce its global workforce by up to 30,000 positions and close more than 20 facilities in 2026. The restructuring follows decreased fourth-quarter revenue in 2025 and represents what UPS calls the largest US network reconfiguration in its history, aimed at creating a more efficient operation.