HR Data and Analytics Intern

Job Summary

Colson Group is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical HR Data & Analytics Intern to join our team. This position offers hands-on experience in HR data management, reporting, and analytics. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and an interest in leveraging data to drive HR insights and decision-making. This position will be based at our Oakbrook, IL and will offer a flexible schedule of 10-15 hours per week during the school year, and 40 hours per week during breaks and summer.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with data analysis and interpretation to support HR initiatives, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets for tracking HR metrics, including employee demographics and performance indicators.
• Support predictive analytics projects to identify workforce trends, forecast hiring needs, and anticipate potential turnover risks.
• Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for HR leadership, including turnover rates, hiring projections, and cost of turnover analysis.
• Collaborate with HR team members on special projects, such as optimizing data collection processes and improving reporting efficiency.
• Assist with other HR projects, reports, and tasks.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and charts.
• Familiarity with data analytics concepts; experience with predictive analytics is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience utilizing Business Intelligence (BI) tools used for data visualization and analysis, such as Tableau, Power BI and/or Qlik.