People Operations & Analytics Intern at Nerdio in Remote

Summary: Nerdio is a company dedicated to simplifying IT operations and maximizing investments in Microsoft technologies. They are seeking a People Operations & Analytics Intern who will focus on auditing HR data integrity and documenting operational procedures to enhance the efficiency of their HR processes. Responsibilities: - Audit key HR data fields in Rippling, surface inconsistencies, and help build a governance framework for analytics accuracy - Deliver an integrity audit across core data fields: demographics, job titles, compensation bands, and employment type - Conduct root-cause analysis of data errors or mismatches, in partnership with system owners - Create a "People Data Governance Framework" defining ownership, correction cadence, and escalation paths - Provide a before/after data snapshot showing measurable accuracy improvements - Identify and build data-focused dashboards to enable the People team and business leaders to identify trends and insights - Map important HR workflows across Rippling, Remote.com, benefits vendors, and leave management, turning tribal knowledge into a documented playbook - Audit 5–8 core HR workflows (onboarding, offboarding, offer letters, policy reviews, benefits processes) - Identify manual steps, gaps, and inconsistencies across platforms including Rippling, Remote.com, Principal, BCBS, and Tilt - Document 2–3 improved process maps with clear ownership and decision points - Finalize an "HR Operations SOP Playbook" for ongoing internal use, particularly for talent acquisition and onboarding activities - Research how AI can add value to recruiting and performance management at Nerdio, evaluating tools and designing a pilot use case - Deliver a landscape research on how peers and competitors are using AI in talent acquisition and performance - Create one AI-assisted recruiting or performance use case — scoped, documented, and pilot-ready - Develop a concise business case covering benefits, risks, and a path to scale Required Qualifications: - Rising junior or senior studying HR Analytics, Business Intelligence, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field — or any major with demonstrated analytical coursework or experience - Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets; exposure to BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) or SQL is a strong plus - Comfortable working with messy, real-world data — finding patterns, flagging inconsistencies, and drawing conclusions - Systems thinker: you naturally ask 'how does this connect to everything else?' - Strong written and verbal communicator — you can translate data findings into plain language for non-technical stakeholders - Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture - Self-directed and curious; you don't wait to be told what's broken — you go find it - Collaborative by default; this role requires partnership across People, IT, and Operations teams Preferred Qualifications: - Any exposure to HRIS platforms (Rippling, Workday, BambooHR, etc.) - Experience designing or documenting processes or workflows - Interest in AI tools and how they apply to HR or business operations Required Skills: HR Analytics, Business Intelligence, Information Systems, Data Science, Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Tableau, Looker, SQL, Data Analysis, Systems Thinking, Self-direction, Curiosity