[Remote] People Operations (HR) Intern

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Summit is a company that builds and operates infrastructure for critical applications in regulated industries. They are seeking a highly motivated People Operations (HR) Intern to support day-to-day HR operations and gain hands-on experience across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, payroll support, and compliance.ResponsibilitiesServe as a point of contact for new hires, guiding them through pre-employment and onboarding processesSupport employee communications, reminders, surveys, and performance check-insMaintain compliance documentation, including labor law updates, training tracking, and audit preparationAssist with state reporting requirements (e.g., new hire reporting) and tax account managementLiaise with state agencies (Department of Labor, Revenue, etc.) to resolve discrepancies and ensure complianceMaintain organized documentation across systems, portals, and internal knowledge basesSupport employer branding initiatives to enhance company visibility and attract talentCreate and manage social media content to promote the company’s employer brand and cultureConduct pre-payroll audits (timesheets, PTO, commissions, bonuses) to ensure accuracy before processingLearn and support processes for new benefits enrollments, including assisting employees with enrollment steps and ensuring accurate system updatesMaintain and update HRIS (e.g., Rippling) data, workflows, and reportsCreate and update documentation, internal resources, and knowledge base pagesAssist with cross-functional projects across HR, Finance, and ComplianceEnsure timely follow-up, organization, and execution of ongoing initiativesSkillsPursuing or recently completed a degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related fieldStrong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive, confidential informationExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHighly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple prioritiesBasic to intermediate computer skills and familiarity with HR systems, with a willingness to learn and develop technical skillsDetail-oriented, organized, and dependableClear, professional communicator with a collaborative approachStrong problem-solving mindset with a focus on accuracyAdaptable and capable of managing multiple prioritiesHigh level of accountability and ownershipBenefitsFlexible Time Off (yes, really) – take what you need, we trust you to manage itMedical, Dental & Vision – comprehensive coverage with HSA/HRA options401(k) with 4% match – we invest alongside youParental Leave – paid time for the moments that matter mostLife & Disability Insurance – built-in peace of mindWellness Support – resources for your mental and physical healthFree Colocation & Cloud Access – build and experiment in real environmentsWork From Anywhere – remote-friendly by designA low-ego, get-it-done culture – come as you are, do great workCompany OverviewFrom app hosting and DaaS to data center services and disaster recovery, Summit keeps you secure in and out of the cloud. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.summithq.com/.