Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Summit is a company that builds and operates infrastructure for critical applications in regulated industries. They are seeking a highly motivated People Operations (HR) Intern to support day-to-day HR operations and gain hands-on experience across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, payroll support, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for new hires, guiding them through pre-employment and onboarding processes
• Support employee communications, reminders, surveys, and performance check-ins
• Maintain compliance documentation, including labor law updates, training tracking, and audit preparation
• Assist with state reporting requirements (e.g., new hire reporting) and tax account management
• Liaise with state agencies (Department of Labor, Revenue, etc.) to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance
• Maintain organized documentation across systems, portals, and internal knowledge bases
• Support employer branding initiatives to enhance company visibility and attract talent
• Create and manage social media content to promote the company’s employer brand and culture
• Conduct pre-payroll audits (timesheets, PTO, commissions, bonuses) to ensure accuracy before processing
• Learn and support processes for new benefits enrollments, including assisting employees with enrollment steps and ensuring accurate system updates
• Maintain and update HRIS (e.g., Rippling) data, workflows, and reports
• Create and update documentation, internal resources, and knowledge base pages
• Assist with cross-functional projects across HR, Finance, and Compliance
• Ensure timely follow-up, organization, and execution of ongoing initiatives

Skills

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive, confidential information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Basic to intermediate computer skills and familiarity with HR systems, with a willingness to learn and develop technical skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable
• Clear, professional communicator with a collaborative approach
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on accuracy
• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities
• High level of accountability and ownership

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (yes, really) – take what you need, we trust you to manage it
• Medical, Dental & Vision – comprehensive coverage with HSA/HRA options
• 401(k) with 4% match – we invest alongside you
• Parental Leave – paid time for the moments that matter most
• Life & Disability Insurance – built-in peace of mind
• Wellness Support – resources for your mental and physical health
• Free Colocation & Cloud Access – build and experiment in real environments
• Work From Anywhere – remote-friendly by design
• A low-ego, get-it-done culture – come as you are, do great work

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