Human Resources Intern

About Riot Platforms

Riot is a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company focused on a vertically integrated strategy. The Company has Bitcoin mining data center operations in central Texas and Kentucky, and electrical switchgear engineering and fabrication operations in Denver, Colorado. 

Our mission is to positively impact the sectors, networks and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.

Riot is advancing its Bitcoin mining operations through cutting-edge innovation, strategic expansion, and targeted procurement. Join us in building the world’s leading Bitcoin-driven infrastructure platform. 

Riot Rookie Internship Program

At Riot, we are passionate about Bitcoin and educating others. We want our interns to find value in the work they accomplish with us. Our goal is to increase student exposure to Bitcoin and provide the opportunity for you to find creative solutions to real-world problems. We believe that this internship opportunity will uniquely position you to do just that and gain valuable industry experience in a publicly traded company.

About You  

You are interested in Bitcoin and want to be involved in the sector. You are creative and strive to improve organizational efficiency. You have strong communication skills and can multi-task. You identify problems and solve them. Lastly, you take the initiative, are self-sufficient, and are detail-oriented. 

About the Role  

We are looking to add a Human Resources Intern to our Austin Office. This is a summer internship, expected to last 10-weeks, with an average of 40-hours per week. It is our goal to provide a collaborative work environment that allows our intern to take ownership of their projects, experiment, and ask questions. This role will support ongoing projects for the Austin and Rockdale HR teams.  

Responsibilities 

• Assisting in migrating and maintaining employee and company data in HRIS system. 
• Supporting the HR team with open enrollment presentations, and answering employee questions regarding benefits.
• Maintaining compliance with required labor laws, including process documentation, and posting/tracking all labor law notices for Home Office (including outside buildings) and service offices, and ensuring Form I-9 file compliance. 
• Supporting the HR department’s Talent Acquisition efforts through application review and data analysis. 
• Supporting the development of our role architecture and career path project. 
• Supporting the HR team with DEI initiatives and performance management. 
• Collaborating with the HR team to develop content for employee intranet. 
• Providing additional administrative support to the HR team as needed. 

Requirements  

• Highly organized and detail-oriented. 
• Ability to report to our Austin and Rockdale offices at least 4-days a week for the internship duration. 
• Working knowledge of U.S. labor laws. 
• Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resources Information System) software is a plus. 
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. 

Education and Experience

• Rising Junior or Senior seeking degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, preferably local to the Austin, TX area. 
• GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

Benefits  

• Competitive pay, employer perks, and flexible scheduling. 
• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems, gaining hands-on experience in various Human Resources tasks. 
• Learn about the exciting world of Bitcoin from industry leaders. 
• Gain exposure to presenting to management and C-Suite levels within the company. 
• Build lasting relationships with mentors and leaders. 
• Upon successful completion of internship, a strong letter of recommendation.