People & Culture Intern: HR Ops & Onboarding

HBK CPA; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practical HR experience

Mentorship from leaders

Skills in benefits & compliance

Job summary

HBK CPA is seeking a People Intern to support the People & Culture team in onboarding, communications, and HR operations. This internship provides exposure to talent operations, employee experience, and strategic initiatives, with guidance from experienced HR professionals.

You will assist with onboarding tasks, verify I-9s, draft communications, and help maintain SOPs and the intranet. The role offers hands-on learning in benefits, learning, compliance, and HR projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a dynamic HR environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding communications and completion tracking for new hires.
• Complete I-9 employment eligibility verifications.
• Draft employee communications and resource materials.
• Create and maintain SOPs and process documentation (e.g., using Scribe).
• Support development and maintenance of Workplace Success Toolkit.
• Maintain intranet content and HR knowledge resources.
• Support policy portal development and maintenance.
• Support Culture Crew and HBK Day initiatives through communication and resource maintenance.
• Monitor HR team inbox and route complex inquiries.
• Assist with administration of reviews, surveys, and HR processes in Workday.
• Provide research, administrative, and project support for HR initiatives.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS 365 proficiency

Confidentiality

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Pursuing degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

HBK CPA is seeking a People Intern to support the People & Culture team in onboarding, communications, and HR operations. This internship provides exposure to talent operations, employee experience, and strategic initiatives, with guidance from experienced HR professionals.

You will assist with onboarding tasks, verify I-9s, draft communications, and help maintain SOPs and the intranet. The role offers hands-on learning in benefits, learning, compliance, and HR projects.