People Operations Intern - Summer 2027

Accelevation • Miamisburg, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Accelevation is committed to developing future leaders through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that directly impact business outcomes. As a People Operations Intern, you will gain exposure to multiple Human Resources disciplines while supporting key People Operations initiatives that enhance the employee experience and drive organizational success. Throughout the internship, you'll work alongside experienced HR professionals and gain insight into onboarding, payroll, benefits, leave administration, compensation, HR analytics, employee lifecycle management, and process improvement. As a People Operations Intern, you will support the Human Resources team by assisting with core People Operations processes that help ensure a seamless employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle. You will contribute to accurate data management, process efficiency, compliance, reporting, and employee support while gaining hands-on experience across multiple areas of HR. This internship provides valuable exposure to People Operations, employee experience, total rewards, workforce analytics, and HR process improvement within a fast-growing organization.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field
• Strong interest in Human Resources, People Operations, employee experience, total rewards, business operations, or workforce analytics
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Demonstrated curiosity, professionalism, and willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship, administrative, customer service, or campus leadership experience preferred
• Familiarity with HR systems, payroll systems, reporting platforms, or data analysis tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding activities, including new hire preparation, orientation coordination, onboarding schedules, and employee communications
• Assist with employee data entry, record maintenance, documentation management, and employee lifecycle updates within HR systems
• Support offboarding activities and related employee documentation processes
• Partner with payroll team members to learn payroll processes, audits, reporting, controls, and payroll documentation requirements
• Assist benefits team members with benefits administration, employee communication, enrollment support, audits, reconciliations, and educational resources
• Support leave administration activities, including case tracking, documentation management, employee communication, reporting, and process coordination
• Assist compensation team members with market research, benchmarking, workforce data analysis, reporting, dashboards, presentations, and metric development
• Evaluate existing HR processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation, job aids, and training materials
• Participate in employee engagement initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and People Operations programs
• Assist with workforce analytics, reporting, and operational projects
• Present project recommendations and findings to People Operations leadership as appropriate

Benefits

• Hands-on experience across multiple Human Resources functions
• Exposure to onboarding, payroll, benefits, leave administration, compensation, and HR analytics
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects with measurable business impact
• Mentorship from experienced HR and People Operations professionals
• Executive networking and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace
• Potential consideration for future internship or full-time opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern