HR Intern

Scottsdale, AZ

We are looking for an HR Intern to assist our Employee Relations (ER) and HR Operations teams with process enhancements and compliance research. This is a 10-week, paid summer internship.

At Cadence Education, we are dedicated to shaping bright futures for children, families, employees, and the communities we serve. Our success is driven by a team of passionate professionals who bring their talents together to provide exceptional care and unwavering support to children and their families. With a research-based curriculum and thoughtfully designed home-like environments, we set the standard for excellence in early education.

What You’ll Do:
As an HR Intern, you will play a key role in supporting our Employee Relations (ER) and HR operations teams by contributing to process improvements and compliance research. You will:

• Help design and streamline a system for tracking employee relations cases—ensuring it is organized, simplified, and easy to use
• Research final pay practices across different states, including last paycheck timing, PTO payout rules, and sick leave laws
• Compile findings into a clear, actionable report to guide internal processes and ensure compliance
• Assist with an attendance tracking project, helping to analyze, improve, and standardize attendance data collection and usage
• Support additional administrative and operational HR tasks as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• $17 per hour
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Clear and concise writing ability for process documentation and reporting
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently
• Interest in HR compliance, employee relations, or workplace policy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools
• Junior or Senior year in college

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on exposure to real-world HR projects with compliance and operational impact
• Experience working on ER processes, legal research, and internal audits
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative, mission-aligned workplace
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals