People Operations Intern - Summer 2027

Accelevation; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelevation is seeking a People Operations Intern for Summer 2027 at our Miamisburg, OH headquarters. You will gain exposure to onboarding, payroll, benefits, leave administration, compensation, HR analytics, and process improvement while supporting key People Operations initiatives.

This hands-on program places you alongside experienced HR professionals to contribute to data management, reporting, SOP creation, and employee lifecycle activities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in HR, People Operations, or workforce analytics.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding activities, including new hire preparation and orientation coordination.
• Assist with employee data entry, record maintenance, and HR system updates.
• Support offboarding activities and related documentation processes.
• Partner with payroll to learn processes, audits, and reporting.
• Assist benefits with enrollment support, audits, and resources.
• Support leave administration, case tracking, and reporting.
• Assist compensation with market research and metric development.
• Create SOPs and training materials.
• Participate in employee engagement initiatives and HR projects.
• Present recommendations to HR leadership as appropriate.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office 365

HRIS systems

Job description

Position: People Operations Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Miamisburg - Headquarters, OH

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id: 1205

# of Openings: 1

**Applications will be accepted through October 1, 2026. Interested candidates must submit their application before the posting closes**.

About Accelevation

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

Internship Program Overview

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.

Your Impact

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.

Your Day-to-Day 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

Qualifications

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

Our Core Values

• Safety - We proactively protect our people and environment
• Inclusion - We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Speed - We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
• Innovation - We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
• Judgment - We make sound decisions with the business in mind
• Accountability - We take ownership and deliver results

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, monitors, keyboards, phones, and related technology.
Physical requirements include prolonged periods of sitting, typing, reviewing documents, preparing reports, analyzing data, and participating in meetings. Employees may occasionally stand, walk, reach, and move office materials as needed. Specific vision abilities required include close visual acuity for viewing computer screens, analyzing reports and data, reviewing documentation, and performing extensive reading. The work environment is typically professional office space with moderate noise levels. Travel requirements, if any, will be minimal and based on business needs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values. We build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all. As part of our pre‑hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Build your future while building what’s next.

As we grow, we’re creating new opportunities for people who want to make an impact, solve meaningful challenges and build the future of mission‑critical infrastructure. If you’re ready to grow your career with us, we’d love to hear from you.