HR Data Analyst Intern

This internship begins June 1st, 2026 and ends August 21st, 2026

Location – This is a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our Cashton, WI office for 3-5 days per week, and the rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite. 
Employee Type – Hourly 
Bonus Eligibility – No
Safety Sensitive – No

If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth.  We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning.  Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader.  Organic is all we do.  We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

Summary of Role

The HR Data Intern supports data-driven decision-making within the Human Resources department by assisting with the collection, organization, and analysis of HR-related data. This internship offers hands-on experience in HR analytics, helping to optimize processes, support strategic initiatives, and enhance employee engagement. The intern will gain exposure to various HR functions while contributing to a high-performing, people-focused cooperative.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and organizing HR data from systems such as HRIS, employee surveys, and budget reports.
• Support the creation of reports and visualizations to communicate findings to HR leadership.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for process and policy improvements based on data.
• Collaborate with HR teams to support data-informed decision-making.
• Ensure data handling practices align with labor laws and internal compliance standards.
• Learn and apply data tools (e.g., Excel) to manage and interpret HR data.
• Participate in data cleaning and validation to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Help maintain dashboards and reporting tools used by HR stakeholders.
• Work with HR team members to understand data needs and assist in developing customized reports.
• Monitor data for inconsistencies and assist in resolving quality issues.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with internal audits by gathering and organizing HR data and documentation
• Participate in cross-functional projects that require HR data support
• Stay current on HR analytics trends and best practices
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Interest in data analysis and problem-solving, with a willingness to learn from complex data sets.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to communicate clearly and present data in a user-friendly format.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Collaborative mindset and effective interpersonal skills.

Base hourly wage: $18.00/hr
Hours per week: 40

Internship Program Overview:
-Program concludes after 12 weeks (first week of June start date)
-Furnished housing provided or housing stipend
-Engaging and project-based experiences with a leading organic food brand
-Network and learn from our business leaders in a "Learn The Co-op Series"
-Various intern group events held throughout the summer
-Interns are paid hourly for time worked
-Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work