2026 Summer HR Compliance Intern

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

About The Position

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.). Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated intern to support our I-9 compliance remediation project within Workday. The primary responsibility of this role is to review, audit, and correct I-9 records to ensure full compliance with federal requirements and internal standards. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys structured, accuracy-driven work and has an interest in building a future career in Talent Acquisition. Key Responsibilities - Audit and correct I-9 forms within Workday following established guidelines and compliance requirements. - Identify discrepancies or missing information and take corrective steps in accordance with company policies. - Communicate with internal partners or employees when additional documentation or clarification is needed. - Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of updates and corrections. - Manage a high volume of cases while maintaining quality and attention to detail. - Collaborate with HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, and other stakeholders as needed. - Follow confidential data handling practices and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards. - Support continuous improvement by raising questions, identifying issues, and recommending process enhancements. Qualifications - Students in a Bachelor's Degree program or a recent graduate - Strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Demonstrated questioning attitude with a willingness to seek clarification and flag inconsistencies. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively with a team. - Comfortable managing large volumes of work in a deadline-driven environment. - Strong communication and organizational skills. - Easygoing, positive, and professional demeanor. - Interest in Talent Acquisition and a desire to learn more about TA processes and workflows. - Experience with Workday or similar HR information systems is a plus. - Prior HR, compliance, or administrative experience preferred but not required. Why This Role? - Opportunity to build foundational experience in HR operations and compliance. - Exposure to Talent Acquisition processes and systems. - Work within a supportive and collaborative HR/Talent Acquisition team.

Requirements

Students in a Bachelor's Degree program or a recent graduate
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated questioning attitude with a willingness to seek clarification and flag inconsistencies.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively with a team.
Comfortable managing large volumes of work in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Easygoing, positive, and professional demeanor.
Interest in Talent Acquisition and a desire to learn more about TA processes and workflows.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday or similar HR information systems is a plus.
Prior HR, compliance, or administrative experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Audit and correct I-9 forms within Workday following established guidelines and compliance requirements.
Identify discrepancies or missing information and take corrective steps in accordance with company policies.
Communicate with internal partners or employees when additional documentation or clarification is needed.
Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of updates and corrections.
Manage a high volume of cases while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Collaborate with HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, and other stakeholders as needed.
Follow confidential data handling practices and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
Support continuous improvement by raising questions, identifying issues, and recommending process enhancements.