HRIS Intern, Summer 2027

Watts Water Technologies • Boston, MA

2d • $21 - $24 • Remote

About The Position

Watts is hiring an HRIS Intern for its Global Human Resources Information Systems team. The intern will support the company’s global Workday environment, focusing on HR technology, information security, system administration, reporting, automation, and compliance. The central summer project is to enhance the Workday Security Hub to strengthen global security governance, SOC compliance, reporting, audit readiness, and operational efficiency. The position 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 required by management.

The intern will assess and improve the Security Hub, organize security reports and resources, support recurring security reviews and audits, document processes, and test enhancements in a nonproduction environment. Additional work includes supporting Workday system testing, troubleshooting, reporting, data validation, data quality, and HR technology projects. The intern will collaborate with global HRIS and HR stakeholders and present project outcomes and recommendations to HRIS leadership at the end of the internship. The role is intended for a current student entering junior or senior year who is pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree.

The internship is conducted remotely in an office environment. Occasional onsite work may be required. Physical requirements include extended sitting, moving around the office and manufacturing floor, handling office materials, using standard office equipment, standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 20 pounds, and wearing personal protective equipment when applicable.

The stated pay range is $21–$24 per hour; actual compensation depends on individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law. Internship-specific offerings include one hour of flexible PTO for every 30 hours worked, paid holidays, and opportunities to participate in lunch-and-learn events. The posting notes that benefits listed for permanent roles do not apply to internship roles.

Requirements

• Be a current student entering junior or senior year.
• 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.
• Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness, and be willing 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.
• Show a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully and make an impact.
• Demonstrate integrity and respect in interactions, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• 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 required background checks and pre-employment testing.
• Be punctual and dependable, flexible and adaptable to changing work priorities and stressful conditions, and committed to Watts’ values and 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

• Lead the assessment, design, and enhancement of the 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 centralizing security tools, reports, documentation, and resources.
• Research Workday-delivered security functionality and explore automation and reporting opportunities 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 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 improvement opportunities.
• 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 project enhancements, findings, business value, and recommendations to HRIS leadership at the conclusion of the internship.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned by the HRIS Manager or Company management.
• Follow applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, safety practices, personnel policies, procedures, and process standards.
• Maintain productive, collaborative relationships and demonstrate Watts’ stated values and cultural beliefs.

Benefits

• One hour of flexible PTO for every 30 hours worked; flexible PTO may be used for any type of absence.
• Paid holidays during the internship; holidays falling on weekends are observed on an adjacent weekday.
• Opportunities to participate in lunch-and-learn events and network with strategic leaders and thought partners.
• People-first culture, meaningful career growth opportunities, and a positive and safe work environment are described by the company; the posting clarifies that permanent-role benefits do not apply to internship roles.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern