People Operations Intern

THUNDER | JOB DESCRIPTION

People Operations Intern (Summer of 2025)

Location: St. Petersburg/Tampa, FL (In-person 2-3 days per week)

About Us

Thunder is redefining People Operations to be more innovative, efficient, and employee-focused. Our team plays a key role in shaping the employee experience, and we’re looking for a People Operations Intern who’s eager to gain hands-on exposure to HR, compliance, payroll, benefits, and talent management.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with company leaders, contribute to impactful projects that drive improved teammate experience, and even help us test AI-driven innovations in HR. 

What You’ll Do

As our People Operations Intern, you’ll report to our People Operations Lead and collaborate with Thunder's Chief People Officer, Talent Leaders + Recruiting Team, Finance, IT, and the wider Ops Team, and Thunder Philippines Team (gaining exposure to international HR practices!)

Your work will touch many areas of HR + People Ops, including:

• AI + Innovation in HR – We’re testing new AI-driven People Ops tools, and you’ll have a chance to contribute ideas and implement efficiencies!
• HR Compliance + Policies – Assist in maintaining company policies and ensuring compliance with best practices.
• Payroll + Benefits Support – Work with HR + Finance teams to support payroll processes, benefits enrollment, and employee questions.
• Talent + Recruiting – Help with hiring, onboarding, and engagement initiatives to create a best-in-class employee experience.
• HR Systems + Data Management – Maintain accurate employee records and support HRIS updates.

Who We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Organized + detail-oriented – You love problem-solving and bringing structure to chaos.
• Strong communicator – You can build relationships across teams and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Discreet + professional – You understand the importance of handling sensitive employee information.
• Tech-savvy + forward-thinking – You’re comfortable with HR systems, data tracking, and testing new tools.

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on experience in HR + People Operations at a fast-growing company.
• International/Cultural exposure to global employment practices by working with our Thunder Philippines team.
• Opportunities to innovate – We encourage new ideas and love seeing them take root.
• Potential full-time opportunity based on performance.

Legal + Internship Eligibility 

• This internship is paid and intended for educational and professional development purposes in alignment with U.S. Department of Labor internship guidelines (see details here: DOL Internship Guidelines).

• This role is not eligible for company benefits such as healthcare, PTO, or retirement contributions.
• Any extension of this internship or potential transition to full-time employment will be determined based on performance and business needs at the company’s discretion.

Thunder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and is deeply committed to building and supporting our diverse team through inclusive, equitable hiring practices.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If most of this job description describes you, then we encourage you to please apply for this role. Thunder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and is deeply committed to building and supporting our diverse team through inclusive, equitable hiring practices.

Thunder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. All resumes submitted by recruitment agencies to any employee via email, the Internet (including LinkedIn), or directly without a fully-executed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Thunder, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired.