HRIS Intern

DP World • Charlotte, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

DP World is seeking a Human Resources - Systems Intern to support the Director, HRIS and the broader HRIS team in enhancing system functionality, improving data integrity, and driving process efficiencies. The intern will partner with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors on data standardization, dashboard development, troubleshooting, and support ticket management, while gaining exposure to the employee lifecycle in a complex, multi-system environment.

This is a 10-week, full-time HRIS internship for a rising senior or graduate-level student interested in HR technology, data management, and process optimization. Based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, the hybrid role requires four days onsite and one day remote. The internship is scheduled for Summer 2027, with dates listed as May 31 to June 6. The intern will support system improvements, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiencies across multiple Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree as a rising senior or a master's degree in Human Resources, Human Resources Information Systems, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Prior experience or academic exposure to HCM systems is required.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including the ability to interpret data and identify trends or inconsistencies.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and an interest in troubleshooting and identifying patterns within complex systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow issues through to completion with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with data sets.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational knowledge of HR processes and the employee lifecycle.
• Experience with reporting tools or dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Support data standardization and clean-up initiatives across multiple HCM systems to improve data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Assist in developing a Regional HR Dashboard that consolidates data from multiple systems to provide actionable insights to HR and business leadership.
• Identify process inefficiencies within HRIS workflows, develop practical improvement plans, and support implementation of approved enhancements.
• Create, track, and manage internal IT and external vendor or partner support tickets through resolution, ensuring timely follow-up and documentation.
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, troubleshoot system issues, and support data-related initiatives.
• Develop and recommend an efficient intake and triage process for HRIS support requests to improve team responsiveness and service delivery.
• Assist in troubleshooting system issues by analyzing patterns, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern