What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2026 Human Resources Intern position at Art of Problem Solving?
As the Human Resources you will play a key role in supporting the HR Operations team in delivering meaningful HR support to AoPS employees and leadership across our nationwide organization. This role offers hands-on experience in core HR functions, including employee lifecycle management, HRIS administration, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. You will gain exposure to various aspects of People Operations while contributing to projects that help grow and strengthen the organization.
The Human Resources Intern Will
This is a 40-hour per week paid internship with a pay rate of $30/hour. The internship will take place in summer 2026 and will be based at our headquarters in San Diego, CA. Most of our interns are with us for 10 - 12 weeks, starting in late May or early June. Here are some things you can look forward to:
Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
Work Authorization
Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.
About AoPS
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country's top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.
The Human Resources Intern Will
- Assist with employee lifecycle processes including onboarding and offboarding activities, new hire orientation coordination, and employee transitions.
- Support HRIS data entry and maintenance, including processing routine employment changes and ensuring data accuracy
- Help respond to employee phone and email inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and general HR operations topics under the guidance of HR team members
- Participate in the development and documentation of HR policies, standard operating procedures, and compliance-related materials
- Assist with benefits administration tasks, including open enrollment support, benefits communications, and the creation of employee education materials
- Support the creation of reports and data analytics related to headcount, turnover, and other HR metrics using Excel, Google Sheets, and HRIS platforms
- Conduct regular audits of employee records and HRIS data to identify and flag inconsistencies or areas for improvement
- Contribute to special HR projects such as HRIS implementation, training program development, employee engagement initiatives, and process improvement efforts
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations
- Collaborate with partner departments to ensure efficiency in daily operations
- An undergraduate degree in progress in in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, or recently graduated
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Suite, particularly Excel/Sheets (formulas and data management)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
This is a 40-hour per week paid internship with a pay rate of $30/hour. The internship will take place in summer 2026 and will be based at our headquarters in San Diego, CA. Most of our interns are with us for 10 - 12 weeks, starting in late May or early June. Here are some things you can look forward to:
- Impact: Gain hands-on experience in all aspects of HR Operations while supporting employees across our nationwide organization
- Flexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible scheduling
- Future Planning: 401K with company match
- Quality of Life: Paid Sick Leave
- Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego)
Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
Work Authorization
Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.
About AoPS
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country's top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.
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