HR Intern

Samba TV; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Samba TV is seeking a motivated HR Intern to join our People Operations team in San Francisco for Summer 2026. This hands-on internship spans onboarding, employee programs, workplace initiatives, and a key HRIS migration project, giving you real exposure to scaling HR operations at a fast-growing tech company.

You'll support onboarding, help maintain employee data, assist in HR communications, and collaborate across teams to ensure a smooth Day 1 experience while contributing ideas to improve

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Rippling, Workday, BambooHR) is a plus.
• Prior coursework or experience in HR, recruiting, or people operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding, employee engagement, and people operations across the HR team.
• Assist with an HRIS migration, including data audits, testing, and documentation.
• Maintain HR systems and employee data for accuracy and compliance during transition.
• Assist with new hire onboarding logistics and Day 1 readiness.
• Support employee programs and team events, and draft HR communications.
• Research HR best practices and contribute ideas to improve people programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Rippling

Workday

BambooHR

Job description

Samba TV tracks streaming and broadcast video across the world with our proprietary data and technology. We are on a mission to fundamentally transform the viewing experience for everyone. Our data enables media companies to connect with audiences for new shows and movies, and enables advertisers to engage viewers and measure reach across all their devices. We have an amazing story with a unique perspective on culture formed by a global footprint of data and AI-driven insights.

We’re looking for a motivated HR Intern to join our People Operations team in San Francisco for Summer 2026. This is a hands‑on internship where you’ll work across the entire HR function — supporting onboarding, employee programs, workplace initiatives and a key HRIS migration initiative. You’ll gain broad, real‑world exposure to what it takes to build and scale HR operations at a fast‑growing technology company.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work across the full HR team, supporting onboarding, employee engagement, and people operations
• Play an active role in an HRIS migration — assisting with data audits, system testing, documentation, and change management support
• Help maintain HR systems and employee data for accuracy and compliance throughout the transition
• Assist with new hire onboarding — preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and ensuring a smooth Day 1 experience
• Support employee engagement initiatives, internal programs, and team events
• Assist in drafting HR communications and process documentation
• Research HR best practices and contribute ideas to improve people programs

WHO YOU ARE

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail — especially important given the HRIS migration work
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Comfortable working across multiple teams and managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Rippling, Workday, BambooHR) is a plus
• Prior coursework or experience in HR, recruiting, or people operations is a plus

Samba TV is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.

Samba TV may collect personal information directly from you, as a job applicant, Samba TV may also receive personal information from third parties, for example, in connection with a background, employment or reference check, in accordance with the applicable law. For further details, please see Samba’s Applicant Privacy Policy. For residents of the EU , Samba Inc. is the data controller.

Samba TV expects to offer an hourly rate between $20 – $25 per hour for roles to be performed in New York or California; actual hourly rate offered will depend on various factors, including but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. This is just one component of Samba TV’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives. In addition, Samba provides health insurance, wellness offerings, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), and other employee benefits.