People Operations Intern

goodr•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

goodr is seeking flaminglets (baby flamingos) for their 2026 Fall Internship Program. This 9-week, part-time (or full-time if schedule allows), paid internship offers real-world experience in the full employee lifecycle, from candidate coordination and onboarding to auditing internal platforms and mapping smoother workflows. The intern will also research workforce trends and help plan team events. This role is ideal for someone who loves building efficient systems and wants to directly shape a fast-paced team culture.

Requirements

Committed to the full 9-week internship: August 31st, 2026 - October 30th, 2026
Open to part-time (up to 30 hours/week) or full-time (40 hours/week) opportunities, depending on your schedule
Available to work fully onsite at our Inglewood, CA office during regular business hours (9am - 5pm). This is a strictly onsite role for both part-time and full-time schedules
Required to be in the office on Tuesdays (minimum half-day), regardless of total weekly hours or part-time flexibility
Must reside in Los Angeles or the surrounding area for the duration of the internship
No college degree or prior experience needed—just a passion for learning and jumping into the flamingo-filled chaos of goodr
Strong passion for the employee experience and a desire to learn how a modern People department operates from the ground up
Background or strong interest in HR, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, or Business
Curious about People Operations systems and tools
Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
High integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Loves to create workflows and improve processes
Must thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic company environment
Ability to work autonomously and/or in teams
Strong communicator who lives into collaboration
Driven by personal growth and thrives in an environment of constant feedback
Is proactive and an independent problem solver! (Can you google a question?)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Greenhouse, Asana, ADP, and Wrapbook is a HUGE plus

Responsibilities

Support People Operations across the employee lifecycle while gaining exposure to the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced sports eyewear company
Assist with onboarding new hires and ensuring a seamless, welcoming first-week experience
Brainstorm, plan, and support the execution of team-building and company-wide events to keep our team connected and hyped
Help coordinate interview schedules, correspond with candidates, and occasionally source top talent for open roles
Conduct market research on workforce expansion and multi-generational motivations to help optimize our future hiring, engagement, and retention strategies
Audit current systems across the People team and identify potential platform or tool alternatives to encourage productivity and efficiency
Assist People Operations with day-to-day administrative tasks, data entry, and document upkeep
Review current process workflows across functions and suggest automation improvements to alleviate bottlenecks
Support continuous process improvements or internal communication projects as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned