People Operations Summer Intern

Raintree Systems, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Raintree Systems, Inc is seeking a People Operations Intern in Phoenix, AZ to participate in a 10-week immersive internship. The role includes managing pre-boarding processes, conducting orientation, auditing compliance documents, and participating in culture initiatives, all while working in a hybrid environment. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The position offers a unique opportunity to learn about People Operations and contribute to the team from day one.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Previous internship or administrative experience is a plus.
• Basic understanding of People Operations functions.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the end-to-end pre-boarding process.
• Shadow and assist with new hire orientation.
• Audit compliance of employment documents.
• Coordinate employee recognition initiatives.
• Spearhead the creation of an employee FAQ database.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology

Tools

Google Suite

HRIS/Paycor

Job description

People Operations Intern

Hybrid: Phoenix, AZ

Department: People Operations

Reports to: People Operations Manager

Rate: $22-23/hr

About the Role:

Join Raintree for a 10-week immersive Summer Internship. As a People Operations Intern, you will dive into every facet of the employee lifecycle, gaining hands‑on experience in People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development.

Reporting to the People Operations Manager, you will champion critical processes, from data integrity and compliance to the overall employee experience, making a tangible impact on the team from day one!

People Operations Administration

• Help manage the end‑to‑end pre‑boarding process to ensure new hires have their equipment, access, and welcome materials ready for day one.
• Shadow and help conduct new hire orientation.
• Audit employment documents for federal compliance and ensure digital employee files are accurate and up to date.
• Help manage general HR correspondence, verification requests, and administrative workflows to keep the department running smoothly.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to proactively source top‑tier candidates and build strong talent pipelines for open roles.

Employee Experience & Culture

• Coordinate employee recognition initiatives, including milestone celebrations and rewards distribution.
• Assist in drafting and curating content for company‑wide newsletters and updates.
• Participate in culture committee meetings to help brainstorm, plan, and execute internal events.

The Capstone Project

• Spearhead the creation of an employee FAQ database designed to help build a scalable, automated People Operations experience. Research, design, and present your final build and strategic insights to People Operations leadership.

Position Proficiencies and Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, etc.)
• Previous internship or administrative experience in a fast‑paced organization is a plus.
• Basic understanding of People Operations functions and best practices.
• Strong desire to learn about employment law and People Operations.
• Comfortable working in a remote/hybrid environment.
• Willingness to work on‑site at our Phoenix, AZ office at least 2‑3 days per week.

Competencies to Drive Success

• Highly organized and eager to learn with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (experience with HRIS/Paycor a plus).
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate appropriately with employees throughout the organization.
• Exceptional attention to detail in every aspect of work.
• Ability to handle information with sensitivity and absolute confidentiality.

Raintree Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.