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People Team Intern, Workday Implementation & Change Management (Finance)



Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented People Team Intern to support our Workday implementation with a focus on change management and end-to-end testing. This is an exciting opportunity for a student to gain hands-on experience in HR technology, employee experience, and project execution. The intern will contribute to developing job aids, training materials, and other change management tools, while also assisting in Workday testing as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Change Management & Training Support
    • Assist in the development of job aids, FAQs, training guides, and other change management materials to support the successful adoption of Workday.
    • Help maintain an organized repository of change management tools to ensure easy access for employees and HR stakeholders.
    • Support communication efforts by helping draft announcements, email templates, and other engagement materials.

    • Workday Testing & System Readiness
    • Participate in Workday end-to-end testing, including documenting test cases, tracking issues, and providing feedback on system functionality.
    • Assist in gathering and analyzing feedback from HR teams and employees on system usability and process changes.
    • Support issue resolution by working closely with the project team to troubleshoot and escalate concerns as needed.

    • General HR Support & Collaboration
    • Work closely with People Operations to ensure smooth implementation of Workday-related initiatives.
    • Conduct research and benchmarking to support best practices in change management and HR technology adoption.
    • Assist with project tracking and reporting to ensure deadlines and key milestones are met.

What you'll gain:

    • Hands-on experience with Workday implementation and HR systems.
    • Exposure to change management strategies and HR communications.
    • Practical skills in testing, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
    • The opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic HR team on a high-impact, global project.

Who you are:

    • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, and must be a rising senior who will have completed your junior year by the summer of 2025, a graduating senior, or a graduate school student to be considered
    • Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail
    • Interest in HR technology, change management, and process optimization
    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment with multiple stakeholders
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with Workday is a plus

Additional Information:

    • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and set to close on Friday, April 11th 2025
    • In order to be considered, you must be a rising senior having completed your junior year by the summer of 2025, a graduating senior, or a graduate school student
    • Interns are paid $21/ hour and are expected to work a full-time schedule (40 hours/ week)
    • The internship is a 10-week program beginning on Monday, June 9, 2025 and ending on Friday, August 15, 2025
    • The internship program will be hybrid-approximately 3 days/week in office
    • Edelman does not provide any form of housing reimbursement
    • Only students who are authorized to work in the United States will be considered
    • Failure to submit a complete application will result in ineligibility

$21 - $21 an hour

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