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! 
 

Duties and Responsibilities: 
 

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