Human Resources Intern

Position Title                   Intern, Human Resources

Location                          Washington, DC (minimum commitment of 10 weeks, flexible from May 2026 to mid-August 2026)

Reports To                       EVP, Human Resources

Status                              Seasonal, Non-exempt

Office Methodology      Fixed Hybrid

Compensation                 $18.40 per hour

About Us

PPHC is a global government relations, public affairs and strategic communications group providing clients with a fully integrated and comprehensive range of services including government and public relations, research, and digital advocacy campaigns. Engaged by over 1,300 clients, including companies, trade associations and non-governmental organizations, the Group is active in all major sectors of the economy, including healthcare and pharmaceuticals, financial services, energy, technology, telecoms and transportation.

Position Overview

PPHC is seeking a highly motivated Intern to support the Human Resources team, with a primary focus on digitizing and organizing physical personnel and HR records, improving document accessibility and retention, and supporting data integrity across HR systems. This internship offers hands-on exposure to HR operations and administrative support in a fast-paced environment, including direct project work supporting the EVP of Human Resources.

As an Intern, you will:

Digitize and organize physical HR documents:

• Scan and digitally file physical documents into the appropriate digital repositories following established naming conventions.
• Create and maintain tracking logs to monitor digitization progress and document status.
• Support secure handling of confidential information in alignment with HR privacy practices.

Support data integrity across HR systems:

• Assist with audit and reconciliation of employee and organizational data across HR platforms (e.g., HRIS, benefits vendors, etc.) to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identify data discrepancies, document findings, and escalate issues with clear notes and supporting detail.
• Create process documentation (checklists, SOPs) to support repeatable data quality reviews.

Support recruitment lifecycle:

• Conduct phone screens to assess candidate qualifications, interest, and fit; draft candidate assessment summaries for internal review.
• Maintain accurate candidate tracking across open positions via Excel including interview stage, candidate assessment summaries, and next steps.
• Support recruitment coordination through scheduling interviews, coordinating with hiring managers and candidates, and preparing interview materials and communications.
• Conduct phone screens to assess candidate qualifications, interest, and fit; draft candidate assessment summaries for internal review.

Review and proofread work products:

• Cross-check AI-generated work products, including summaries, spreadsheets, or drafts, against original documents to confirm key terms and data points are correctly captured.
• Compare AI-assisted outputs against original documents to confirm accuracy of extracted terms and details; flag discrepancies, omissions, or unclear language for correction.

Provide administrative and operational support to the EVP of Human Resources:

• Support meeting preparation (agendas, notes, and follow-ups) and help track action items.
• Assist with scheduling, calendar coordination, and general correspondence as needed.
• Provide general administrative support (data entry, file organization, incoming mail screening and responses, and ad hoc projects).
• Perform other duties as assigned to achieve departmental and firmwide goals.

To be successful, you will need:

·       Strong interest in Human Resources and data.

·       High attention to detail and commitment to handling confidential information responsibly.

·       Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage repetitive, process-driven work accurately.

·       Comfort working with data in Excel (filters, sorting, basic formulas) and maintaining tracking logs.

·       Ability to reconcile information across multiple sources and document discrepancies clearly.

·       Willingness and ability to meet and exceed established deadlines

·       Dependability and reliability

·       Be able to adjust to flexible work schedules

·       Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with evolving priorities

·       A “Can – Do” Attitude

What We Offer:

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making within a publicly traded company.
• Hands-on Human Resources experience, including the opportunity to support and learn from HR leaders.
• Broader exposure to core HR functions such as operations, talent management, employee relations, and organizational strategy, within a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. PPHC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.