People Operations (HR) Intern

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented People Operations (HR) Intern to support day-to-day HR operations and gain hands-on experience across the employee lifecycle.

This 6 months role offers a hands-on learning opportunity to gain exposure across key areas of People Operations, including onboarding, payroll support, compliance, HR systems, and talent initiatives. You’ll build practical experience working with both data and employee processes while developing strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

1.     HR Generalist

·       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

2.     Payroll, Benefits & Data Accuracy

·       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

3.     HR Systems & Project Support

·       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

What you need to bring to this winning team

·       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

What Makes You Successful in This Role

·       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

What You’ll Gain

·       Hands-on experience across HR operations, payroll, compliance, and systems

·       Exposure to cross-functional business operations and HR technology

·       Opportunity to contribute to employer branding and employee experience initiatives

·       Development of skills in data accuracy, compliance, and process improvement

How We Work at Summit

How you approach the work matters just as much as what you do. At Summit, our core values show up in how we make decisions, work together, and support our customers. 

We build the infrastructure that keeps businesses running. We need people who take that seriously, and have fun doing it.

Our core values:

• Empower our people
• Constant elevation
• Customer first
• Focus on outcomes
• Embrace curiosity

Benefits:

Summit offers a total rewards package designed to support you at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Here’s a snapshot of what that looks like:

• 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

Compensation:

The hourly pay range for this role is $19.00-$24.00.

Compensation for this role is based on experience, skills, and location. We aim to make offers that are fair, forward-looking, and aligned to both what you bring and where you’re growing.

Internal candidates may see variations based on current role, compensation, and progression at Summit. Same thoughtful approach, just with additional context.

Summit is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Summit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. 

As part of this commitment, Summit will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email hr@summithq.com.