Acima Human Resources Intern

Upbound Group Summer 2026 Internship – Human Resources

Who We Are

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved customers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima, Brigit, and Rent-A-Center that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels, including over 2,300 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Summer Intern Program

Upbound Group’s 2026 Summer Intern Program offers an immersive professional development experience that goes beyond traditional internships, providing participants with a comprehensive opportunity to grow both personally and professionally through dynamic networking events, engaging volunteer activities, and exclusive executive leadership speaker sessions. Interns can anticipate a robust learning environment that balances structured training modules with self-paced learning pathways, enabling them to explore their potential, develop critical skills, and gain meaningful insights into corporate culture.

Program Dates

The ten-week program will run from June 1 through August 7, 2026, and is an in-office experience at the home office of Acima in Draper, Utah.

The Role

The Human Resources Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the Human Resources Management function. This role will provide exposure to a wide variety of HR Generalist responsibilities, including talent management, performance development, organizational effectiveness, and HR project work. The intern will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders, learning how HR supports the overall coworker experience and business strategy.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with HRBPs to provide support on day-to-day HR activities and employee inquiries
• Assist with talent and performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and development planning
• Support HRBP-led initiatives around coworker engagement, recognition, and organizational culture
• Analyze HR data and prepare reports or presentations to support business decision-making
• Contribute to ongoing HR projects, such as organizational design, change management, or policy/ process improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support HR programs and business priorities
• Participate in meetings with business leaders to observe and understand HR’s role in enabling business outcome

Qualifications

• Currently Pursuing a Human Resources or related major, with an expected graduation between December 2026 and May 2027
• Previous work or classroom experience in one of the following is preferred: Human Resources Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Ability to work onsite at the Acima home office in Draper, Utah Monday through Friday
• To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, Upbound Group will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Compensation

 Summer Interns at Upbound Group are paid hourly in accordance with usual payroll procedures.

 $22.00 per hour

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non- discriminatory basis, and without regard to actual or perceived race (the definition of race also includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and braids, locks, and twists), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity, transgender, and gender expression), age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.