HR Operations Intern

Augment•Chicago, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Augment is building AI-powered tools for software engineers, and our People Operations team keeps the engine running behind the scenes. As our HR Operations Intern, you'll work directly alongside our HR Manager to support the day-to-day workflows that power our team: onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and employee experience across our Chicago, San Francisco, and Toronto offices. This role is based in Chicago or the greater Midwest region. This is a hands-on role — you'll be working in real systems, supporting real processes, and getting a ground-level view of how a high-growth tech company runs its people function. If you're detail-oriented, reliable, and curious about building a career in People Ops or HR, this is a great place to start.

Requirements

Based in Chicago or the Midwest
Background or genuine interest in Human Resources, People Operations, or a related field — currently enrolled in a degree program, recently graduated, or career-switching welcome
Highly organized with strong attention to detail — you notice when something's off and follow through to fix it
Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and systems at once; quick to learn new tools
Discreet and trustworthy — you'll handle confidential employee information and take that seriously
Self-starter who can own recurring tasks independently and proactively flag issues
Strong written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with HR systems, spreadsheets, or office administration is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Help track new hire onboarding progress and flag anything that needs attention before a start date
Coordinate equipment ordering and follow up on delivery status for incoming employees
Monitor completion of required new hire training and send reminders as needed
Track new hire survey responses and update internal records
Support weekly preparation of new hire content for our company All-Hands meeting
Assist with routine compliance audits, including work authorization document reviews
Help track and update employee data across HR systems to keep records accurate
Support biweekly reviews of outstanding employee documents pending signature
Research state-specific HR requirements as we hire in new locations
Help maintain internal HR documentation and process guides
Follow up with new hires who haven't completed benefits enrollment and connect them with resources
Assist with monthly benefits invoice reconciliation — pulling headcount reports and cross-checking enrollments
Support payroll-adjacent processes including preparing employee roster updates and census files
Help process leave pay documentation under HR Manager guidance
Maintain and update employee records and internal HR trackers
Help prepare weekly and monthly reports used for payroll, benefits, and compliance
Keep internal HR documentation organized and current