[Hiring] Human Resources Intern @Revamp Engineering

Role Description

As a Human Resources Intern, you will gain structured, hands-on exposure to the full employee lifecycle at an employee-owned clean energy engineering firm. Working under the direct supervision of experienced HR staff, you'll support a broad range of HR programs while building foundational HR expertise through mentorship, shadowing, and the completion of projects.

This internship is designed as a learning experience. You'll be paired with an HR mentor and participate in regular check-ins and training courses. You'll also represent Revamp's values of Impact, Collaboration, Trust, and Equity to internal stakeholders at every stage of the employee experience.

Learning Objectives

• Build working familiarity with federal and California HR compliance frameworks and reporting cycles.
• Understand how payroll, timekeeping, and benefits administration operate in a multi-state employer.
• Develop professional judgment in handling confidential information under supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Compliance + Reporting
  • Review and update OSHA and labor law postings across all office locations on a regular cadence, verifying that required postings are accurate and complete.
  • Maintain a compliance calendar and checklist to help ensure Revamp's HR programs remain consistent with federal, state, and local legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Support federal, state, and local mandated reporting—including EEO, ACA, and applicable state and local filings—tracking deadlines and compiling required data.
• Payroll + Timekeeping Support
  • Track hourly employee timesheets and follow up on missing or incomplete submissions ahead of each payroll cycle to support accurate, on-time processing.
  • Review timesheets and expense/reimbursement coding for accuracy, escalating discrepancies to the appropriate manager.
  • Assist in managing state registrations and setups as employees relocate or travel, and research and resolve routine state payroll tax notices.
• Benefits + Leave Administration
  • Verify QLE changes with broker and/or carriers, as necessary.
  • Support 401(k) eligibility and enrollment fundamentals, and support open enrollment activities including employee system access and insurance card distribution.
  • Complete disability and related claim paperwork across applicable state and carrier programs.
• General HR + Administrative Support
  • Serve as a resource for routine employee questions, administering Employee Handbook policies and procedures and assisting in resolving day-to-day matters.
  • Provide administrative support for professional licensing management.
  • Handle sensitive mail—including confidential and immigration-related documents—with strict confidentiality and filing as needed.
• Additional Duties
  • Perform essential duties, including meeting deliverables and deadlines.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

• Greater than 60+ credits earned towards a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of federal employment law and HR compliance fundamentals.
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll platforms is a plus, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite is required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the follow-through to resolve open items ahead of deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize work, and juggle multiple compliance, payroll, and benefits priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Available to work four hours per day, Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 5 PM PT.
• Ability to commute into the Oakland office on an as-needed basis (approx. 1 – 2 days weekly).

Preferred

• Knowledge of California HR and employment law.
• Participation in a local HR Professional group or possession of an aPHR, SHRM-CP, or comparable is desirable.

Benefits

• Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.