People Intern

Since our founding in 2009, REGENXBIO has pioneered what’s possible in gene therapy. Today, we are advancing a pipeline of gene therapies designed to improve the lives of patients facing serious rare and retinal diseases and preparing to bring innovative new medicines to patients. Our work is fueled by purpose and urgency because every day matters to patients and their families. At REGENXBIO, you’ll find meaningful opportunities to grow, collaborate, and contribute to the advancement of potentially transformative gene therapies. Together, our talented team is working to make a meaningful difference for patients and their families. What We Do Matters. The opportunity REGENXBIO is looking for a curious, motivated, and highly organized Intern to join our People (HR) team. This part-time opportunity is designed for a college senior approaching graduation or a recent college graduate who is interested in building a career in Human Resources and is eager to gain meaningful, hands-on experience inside a growing biotechnology company. You’ll work approximately 20-30 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate your class schedule. You’ll support initiatives across talent acquisition, onboarding and employee experience, People operations, communications, data and analytics, and special projects. We’re looking for someone who’s excited to grow with us. This internship has the potential to lead to a full-time opportunity on our People team in the new year. The role is based in our Rockville, Maryland office. Candidates must be able to work onsite part-time during the internship and transition to full-time, onsite work after graduation to be considered for a full-time opportunity. How You'll Contribute Support employee lifecycle administration in UKG, including processing new hires and terminations under the guidance of the People team, with a focus on accuracy and timely updatesCreate and maintain employee files and People documentation, ensuring accuracy, organization and confidentialitySupport the People-side administration of the contractor onboarding and renewal process, partnering closely with Legal and Procurement to coordinate requirements, documentation, approvals, and timely completionAssist with recruiting activities, including drafting and posting job ads, coordinating interviews and candidate communications, maintaining recruitment files, and closing postingsCoordinate onboarding activities, including scheduling New Hire Orientation, preparing materials, ordering swag and welcome boxes, and supporting day-of logisticsSupport offboarding administration, including preparing termination notices for review and coordinating related communications and documentationAssist with People processes, HR systems, reporting, and data quality, and identify opportunities to improve efficiencyTake ownership of assigned special projects that enhance the employee experience, bringing fresh ideas to People programs and practices What You'll Bring We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and contribute in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Ideal candidates will bring: Current college senior or recent college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related fieldInterest in building a career in Human Resources and availability to work approximately 20 hours per weekAvailability to potentially transition to full-time employment in early to mid-2027Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitmentsStrong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with people across teams and levelsComfort working with data, learning new systems and the using Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and WordCuriosity, initiative, and a willingness to ask questionsGood judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee informationPrevious HR experience is not required. We welcome relevant skills development through coursework, campus leadership, internships, part-time jobs, volunteer experience, and other experiences. What You Can Expect At REGENXBIO, we're committed to fostering an environment where people can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and make an impact. Our core values - trust, accountability, perseverance, and innovation - drive everything we do. The estimated hourly rate for this internship is $22-$24 per hour. The actual rate offered will be determined based on the selected candidate’s year in school.