Code and Theory is seeking an HR Intern to join our passionate, high-performing HR team. The HR Intern will support our Generalists in all aspects of the HR lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, payroll, reporting, administration of benefits, etc) across Code and Theory and our subsidiary companies (Current, Rhythm, and Kettle). This is an opportunity to work with an incredible team who is passionate about what they do and to learn about all aspects of HR alongside the Generalists.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Prepare and maintain HR reporting, data entry, record keeping and analysis, as directed by the CPO or HR generalists
- Assist the HR generalists in onboarding new hires
- Complete I-9 forms and verify I-9 documentation
- Schedule all exit interviews
- Support data tracking related to performance reviews
- Maintain active and terminated employee files according to regulatory requirements
- Assist or lead ad hoc HR special projects in partnership with the CPO and/or HR Generalists
- Work with an incredible team who is passionate about what they do and willing to teach and train
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Critical attention to detail while multitasking
- A flexible, positive and proactive mindset that flourishes in a fast-paced agency environment
- Strong to Advanced Excel and technical skills, and comfort managing spreadsheets and data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for HR and problem solving
- Experience working in G Suite by Google (Gmail, Google Calendars, Google Sheets)
ABOUT US
Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology. We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients. With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve. With a remote-first approach to our people, we have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Current, and TrueLogic.
Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing. We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.
The Code and Theory network is comprised of nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent. We’re always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team.
The target range of compensation for this role is an hourly rate of $19.00 - $22.00. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.
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