People Operations Intern (Summer 2026)

Zola • New York, NY

4h • $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

Here at Zola we are seeking a motivated People Operations Intern for Summer 2026. In this role, you will support our People Operations and contribute to building a meaningful experience for our team. The ideal candidate is a proactive individual who is curious about the modern workplace and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that is hardworking, collaborative, and energetic!

Requirements

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree (rising Junior or Senior)
• Must be able to problem solve, make decisions, think critically, and analytically
• Have an intellectual curiosity and eagerness to grow professionally
• Able to work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Proficient in Google Sheets or Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Support the employee journey by coordinating onboarding and offboarding, maintaining documentation, and system access.
• Assist in driving employee engagement through the planning and execution of our annual employee engagement survey.
• Maintain accurate employee records and assist with data entry and audits within our People systems.
• Maintain Google Sheets-based reports and dashboards to track team trends.
• Assist with the review and maintenance of internal HR materials, company Knowledge Base and policies
• Proactively identify opportunities to leverage AI or automation to improve internal workflows
• Support the People Team, performing supportive ad hoc projects and tasks as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees