Human Resources Intern at Peckham Industries – Brewster, New York

Summary:

Peckham’s paid Internship Program is designed to add practical, relevant experience to your field of study while welcoming you into our family by choice culture. As a Human Resources Intern, you will assist and support our HR Team with essential projects, while gaining invaluable experience for your future career. Key projects and responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with HR data audits, supporting troubleshooting efforts for HRIS system issues, auditing and maintaining employee records within the HRIS, and assisting with HR compliance-related tasks.

Majors applicable to this internship opportunity include Human Resource Management, Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources and preferably a minor in Computer Science.

Only completed applications with all required attachments received by Monday, May 11, 2026, will be considered.

Essential Functions:

• Develop hands-on proficiency with Viewpoint HRIS
• Gain practical experience navigating and using an enterprise-level Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Learn how HR technology supports core functions such as employee lifecycle management, reporting, and compliance - building a strong foundation at the intersection of HR and systems thinking.
• Assist with organizing, classifying, and maintaining employee data in Viewpoint
• Support data integrity efforts by organizing and categorizing employee records accurately. This role offers exposure to database concepts, data structures, and best practices for managing sensitive information securely and efficiently, and in compliance with documentation retention and disposal.
• Support attrition and workforce data analysis
• Work with HR partners and HRIS data to analyze workforce trends such as attrition, headcount, and tenure. Apply analytical thinking and basic statistical concepts to uncover insights that support data-driven decision-making for workforce planning.
• Assist with HR dashboards, reporting, and data visualization
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of HR dashboards and reports. Gain exposure to data visualization tools and techniques that transform raw HR data into clear, actionable insights for leadership.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Excellent Attendance and Punctuality.

2. You are responsible for your own housing and reliable transportation.

3. Current enrollment at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 or higher GPA

4. Successful submission of our online application by Monday, May 11, 2026, and:

• A cover letter or paragraph stating your major and what intrigues you about it.

• A resume including your LinkedIn profile, if you have one.

• One written recommendation (e-mail ok) from a current or previous employer, teacher, or professor

5. Proficient written and verbal English communication skills

6. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and database management skills. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

7. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and database management software.

9. Legal right to work in the U. S.

Please note: The program is scheduled to run for ten weeks, Monday, June 1, 2026, through Friday, August 7, 2026, but can be flexible to the student’s needs.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Position may require up to 5% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Work environment is dependent upon internship placement and may operate in a professional office or physical work environment. The professional work environment is mostly sedentary, outside of travel.

Some internships may involve heavy work that includes heavy lifting, working near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.