People Operations Intern

Arc; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Boat days

401(k) access

Relocation assistance

Office lunches

Job summary

Arc in Torrance, CA is seeking a summer People Operations Intern from June 14 to August 20, 2027. You’ll support day‑to‑day People team operations, drive process improvements, payroll tracking, and compliance paperwork in a fast‑moving startup.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience with HR systems (Rippling, Greenhouse, CultureAmp) and help run engagement initiatives and trainings in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Clear communicator—both written and verbal.
• Systems mindset aimed at simplifying and improving processes.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proactive problem-solver in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient with G Suite and quick to learn new tools.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Genuine interest in People Operations.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the People team and contribute to broader People programs.
• Coordinate and execute process improvements to streamline workflows.
• Develop training content and manage course assignments and completion tracking in EasyLlama.
• Audit employee records and internal systems for missing or outdated data and correct issues.
• Support payroll by tracking employee changes and auditing timecards for wage/hour compliance.
• Prepare compliance paperwork and track deadlines through resolution.
• Plan and coordinate company retreats including vendor coordination and travel.
• Assist with new-hire lunches and maintain the employee recognition program.
• Pitch in wherever needed in a startup environment.

Skills

Clear communicator

Systems mindset

AI tools

Detail‑oriented

Problem solving

G Suite

Discretion

People Operations

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Rippling

Greenhouse

CultureAmp

Job description

The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now. Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles.

The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers it

We’re looking for someone who’s fired up by our mission and ready to build. You’ll thrive here if you adapt quickly, take ownership, and care about the details.

You will join our People team as a summer intern from June 14th-August 20th 2027. You will work from our headquarters in Torrance, CA. Given that we’re a startup, you will be working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. That said, here are some responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant for this role.

What You'll Do

• Supporting day-to-day operations of the People team and contributing to broader People programs
• Coordinating and executing process improvement efforts to streamline workflows, such as organizing shared files and team resources so information is accurate and easy to find
• Developing training content and managing course assignments and completion tracking in EasyLlama
• Auditing employee records and internal systems for missing, outdated, or inconsistent data, and correcting issues so our records stay clean and reliable
• Supporting payroll by tracking employee changes, auditing timecards for wage and hour compliance, and coordinating timely manager approvals
• Preparing compliance paperwork for review, including state disability and family leave forms, wage garnishment orders, and employment verifications, and tracking deadlines through resolution
• Executing planning and logistics for the company retreat, from vendor coordination and travel to agenda and attendee communications
• Helping run company engagement efforts, such as scheduling and organizing new-hire lunches with our co-founders and maintaining our employee recognition program
• Pitching in wherever needed — this is a startup, after all

Minimum Qualifications

• Clear communicator — both written and verbal
• A systems mindset: you naturally look at ways to simplify, automate and improve processes
• Hands‑on experience using AI tools
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive problem‑solver who thrives in fast‑paced environments
• Proficiency with G Suite and quick to learn new tools
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and care
• A genuine interest in People Operations and how organizations work
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic setting.

Bonus Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, Sociology or a related field, with the ability to start a full time role in September 2027.
• Experience with HR systems - we use Rippling, Greenhouse and CultureAmp
• Exposure to startups or small team environments
• Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy.

At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.

What we offer

The base pay for this role is $32 per hour.

Additionally, Arc offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

• Boat days – Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.
• Retirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
• Safety support — Reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment, and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
• Relocation Assistance
• Office perks — Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite

Our values

We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:

• Ownership over both your work and the company’s success
• Empathy for colleagues and for customers
• Humility in problem solving and collaboration
• Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly
• Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives.

We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.