HRIS Intern, Summer 2027

Watts Water • Boston, MA

17h • Remote

About The Position

Watts is seeking a motivated, analytical, and technology-driven HRIS Intern to support its global Workday environment as part of the Global Human Resources Information Systems team. The role focuses on HR technology, information security, system administration, reporting, automation, and compliance. The intern will lead a strategic summer project to enhance the Workday Security Hub, strengthening global security governance, SOC compliance, reporting, audit readiness, and operational efficiency. The role reports to the HRIS Manager and is remote, based in North Andover, Massachusetts, with occasional travel to the North Andover office for meetings, training, or as directed by management.

The intern will assess, design, test, and improve the Workday Security Hub; organize security reports and resources; support security reviews and audits; and create documentation and standardized guides for global administration and governance. The role also supports Workday testing, troubleshooting, reporting, data validation, data quality, continuous improvement, and projects involving Workday HCM, security, integrations, configuration, and enhancements. The intern will deliver an enhanced Security Hub, SOC reporting resources, a security audit and governance toolkit, and maintenance documentation, then present project results and recommendations to HRIS leadership.

This is a summer internship for a current student with rising junior or senior status who is pursuing a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. The position pays $21–$24 per hour. Internship-specific offerings include flexible PTO accrued at one hour per 30 hours worked, paid holidays, and opportunities to attend lunch-and-learn sessions. Benefits listed for permanent roles do not apply to internship roles.

Requirements

• Be a current student with rising junior or senior status.
• Be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Have a basic understanding of data management, information security, and technology systems.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Show initiative, resourcefulness, and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Be able to work independently, manage project deliverables, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document processes and present findings.
• Demonstrate a desire to contribute meaningfully and make an impact.
• Demonstrate integrity and respect in interactions, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Show accountability, take ownership of tasks, and follow through on commitments.
• Understand and adhere to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including required pre-employment testing.
• Be punctual and dependable, flexible and adaptable to changing work priorities and stressful conditions, and adhere to company personnel policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain productive, collaborative relationships with other Watts employees and adhere to Watts’ cultural beliefs.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in enterprise systems, cybersecurity, IT governance, or technology compliance.
• Familiarity with HRIS, Workday, or similar enterprise applications.
• Basic understanding of role-based security, access management, or internal controls.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, dashboards, or process automation.
• Interest in applying emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to improve business processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess, design, and enhance the existing Workday Security Hub as a centralized resource for security administration, compliance monitoring, and audit support.
• Evaluate existing Security Hub functionality and identify opportunities to expand capabilities and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the HRIS team to design and configure a user-friendly hub that centralizes security tools, reports, documentation, and resources.
• Research Workday-delivered security functionality and explore automation and reporting to streamline recurring security activities.
• Identify and organize Workday security reports supporting internal controls, SOC compliance, and recurring audits, including reports on security group assignments, role-based access, privileged access, and security changes.
• Support documentation and standardization of quarterly security reviews, access certification processes, and recurring audit requirements.
• Identify ways to simplify audit evidence collection, reduce manual reporting, and improve security governance and audit readiness.
• Develop process documentation and step-by-step guides for Workday security audits, security requests, approval requirements, access validation, and security change management.
• Establish standardized resources supporting global security administration, least-privilege access, internal controls, and security governance standards.
• Test Security Hub enhancements in a nonproduction environment and document configuration changes, recommendations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create and maintain process guides, reference materials, and supporting documentation for system administration, maintenance, and knowledge transfer.
• Support Workday system testing, troubleshooting, HRIS reporting, data validation, data quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in HR technology projects involving Workday HCM, security, integrations, system configuration, and enhancements.
• Collaborate with global HRIS and HR stakeholders to identify business needs and develop technology-driven solutions.
• Gain exposure to Workday release management and enterprise HR technology governance.
• Deliver an enhanced Workday Security Hub, centralized SOC reporting resources, a security audit and governance toolkit, and supporting maintenance documentation.
• Present completed project enhancements, findings, business value, and recommendations to HRIS leadership at the conclusion of the internship.
• Assume other projects and duties as assigned by the HRIS Manager or Company management.

Benefits

• One hour of flexible PTO for every 30 hours worked; flexible PTO can be used for any type of absence.
• Paid holidays during the internship.
• Opportunities to attend lunch-and-learn sessions with strategic leaders and thought partners.
• People-first culture with meaningful career growth opportunities and a positive, safe, and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern