People Operations Intern

As a People Operations Intern at Abnormal AI, you'll gain practical, hands-on experience across core HR functions while playing a key role in enhancing our employee experience. You’ll support initiatives that improve our onboarding program, streamline systems like Workday, and contribute to building an inclusive and efficient workplace as we continue scaling globally. This is a summer internship position. 

Who you are:

• You possess a strong learning mindset and are genuinely passionate about continuous personal and professional growth.
• You are driven, self-motivated, and approach challenges with enthusiasm and a proactive "can-do" attitude.
• You are flexible and adaptable, comfortable operating effectively within a fast-paced, evolving environment and embracing uncertainty and change.
• You have a results-driven mentality, with a bias for speed and thoughtful action.
• You are known for your good judgment, keen attention to detail, and commitment to following through on tasks.
• You are naturally curious and resourceful, with a desire to understand processes and find solutions.
• You are passionate about fostering an inclusive, engaging, and positive workplace experience for everyone.
• You understand the importance of confidentiality and approach sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• You are eager to contribute to impactful projects and make a difference during your internship.

What you’ll do: 

• Support our employee onboarding program by helping to improve documentation, communications, and coordination across teams.
• Assist with Workday (HRIS) management, including data entry, generating reports, and maintaining employee records with accuracy.
• Contribute to our internal knowledge base (Confluence) to help employees find information and encourage self-service.
• Collaborate on various cross-functional People projects, potentially involving HR technology, systems automation, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support employees by answering Tier 1 HR-related questions through our internal ticketing system.
• Complete essential and recurring People Ops tasks such as I-9 verification, background check tracking, and system access provisioning.
• Gather and analyze onboarding feedback and other employee data to identify trends and inform continuous improvement efforts within the People team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas and information clearly, accurately, and tactfully.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• A natural collaborator with the ability to work effectively independently and as a supportive member of cross-functional teams, thriving even in remote or hybrid environments.
• Effective problem-solving skills, complemented by independent thinking, sound reasoning ability, and basic analytical capabilities.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (GSuite) and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn HRIS systems (Workday is a plus), Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse), and other tools like Zoom and Confluence.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program with an expected graduation date by Summer 2025 OR a recent college graduate (e.g., graduated within the last 12 months). A demonstrated interest or focus in Human Resources, People Operations, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.

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