This internship supports the HCM team with daily HR and payroll system administration, troubleshooting, documenting processes, and participating in system testing. Interns collaborate across departments, contribute to reporting and data audits, and help maintain accurate employee records. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree, show interest in HR technology, be comfortable working with data (especially Excel), demonstrate attention to detail, and possess a collaborative, eager-to-learn attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the HCM team in day-to-day administration of HR and payroll systems, including data entry and routine system maintenance tasks
• Assist with troubleshooting issues related to our HR/payroll platforms, escalating complex issues to appropriate team members as needed
• Help document system processes, workflows, and user guides to support knowledge sharing
• Participate in testing and validation activities for system updates, patches, or configuration changes
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and other departments to support system initiatives, enhancements, integrations, opportunities, etc.
• Contribute to reporting and data audits to ensure employee records are complete and compliant

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
• Demonstrated interest in HR technology, payroll systems, or people operations — coursework, projects, or hands-on experience all count
• Comfortable working with data; familiarity with Excel or similar tools is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
• Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.