People Operations intern

Maman - People Operations Intern Maman is a French bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners Elisa Marshall & Benjamin Sormonte, with locations across North America and Canada. Inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including our famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads & sandwiches to savory quiches. In addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. From baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, we’re able to help celebrate customers & make new beautiful memories.We’re looking for a passionate People Operations Intern to join maman’s small but mighty People Team!  This internship will provide the opportunity to learn a wide range of HR functions while gaining meaningful, real-world experience. You’ll collaborate closely with our People Team on projects related to onboarding, employee engagement, data & records migration, and day-to-day operational support. Along the way, you’ll develop hands-on knowledge of HR best practices, strengthen your communication and organizational skills, and gain exposure to how a People Team operates within a people-first and fast growing organization.What you’ll do: HR Systems & Data MigrationAssist in the implementation of Workday, transferring employee documents from Harri and Paylocity, ensuring files are properly labeled and organizedAudit Paylocity to confirm accuracy of records and mapping, ensuring compliance with retention schedulesPartner with IT and Paylocity support as needed to troubleshoot upload or system issuesMaintain logs of migration progress for reporting back to the People TeamOrganization & Employee RecordsMaintaining employee files, converting electronic documentation as received and filing to appropriate  Audit all internal systems, streamlining organizational flow and processesAssist with monitoring People Team inbox, triaging important correspondence for the team and organizing all incoming communication Employee Relations & Compliance SupportHelp maintain ER case logs and documentation under team directionAudit compliance checklists for I-9s, E-Verify, and onboarding requirementsAssist with monitoring training completion for harassment prevention, safety, and other mandated programsCompile ER and compliance trends into simple reports for team reviewBenefits & Leave AdministrationAssist with benefits communication projects, sharing FAQs and employee guidesTrack leave documentation to ensure files are complete and uploaded in internal tracker and HRISSupports benefits audits and preparation for Open Enrollment seasonTraining & DevelopmentCoordinates scheduling of training sessions and maintains attendance/completion recordsAssists with testing and uploading materials in LMSCollects and summarizes employee feedback on training programsProjects & Culture InitiativesSupport rollout of new policies, communications, and engagement projectsAssist in gathering data for turnover, claims, and training dashboardsHelp coordinate People-led events, workshops, and leadership sessionsConduct HR research (benchmarking, best practices, compliance updates) to support team projectsDepartmental SupportAssist with scheduling, preparing presentations, and compiling People data for leadership reporting and cultural initiativesProvide administrative support by drafting HR letters, templates, and tracking compliance tasksSupport with onboarding logistics, new hire set-up, and training coordinationAct as a shared resource across the People and Payroll team to ensure projects and deadlines stay on trackDemonstrate a strong understanding of when to address challenges independently and when to escalate to leadershipWhat we're looking for:Ability to build trust and maintain confidentialityUnderstanding of Human Resources, Employee Relations & CompliancePrevious course work or experience in HR, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field a plusBasic knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations a plusUnderstanding of HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and Google SuiteExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to build trust and maintain confidentialityOrganized, detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environmentWhat's in it for you: Gain real-world experience at a fast-growing company committed to not just serving the best cookies & coffees but building a national brand Training to get you settled into your role, learning opportunities to broaden your skill set that help you thrive at work Opportunity to work alongside other departments and external partnersWeekly stipend for food and beverageEqual Opportunity StatementMaman provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to any status, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Maman complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Maman expressly prohibits all forms ofworkplace harassment. Improper interference with the ability of Maman employees to performtheir job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Essential job functions include standing for sustained periods of time, lifting objects from lower to higher positions, ascending or descending stairs and bending, crouching and reaching to low and high places.  Compensation$17 per hour lunch stipendKeep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything & like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out.We are looking for awesome, hard-working people now that are all about creating the most memorable experience for every single maman customer.Thank you for your interest in maman and look forward to chatting with all of you cookie monsters!

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