Payroll and HRIS Analyst Intern

About Us:

Life Alive Organic Cafe is the place for positive eating, where enjoying organic, crave-worthy food fuels a life filled with energy, optimism and simply feeling good. Through each joyful interaction and scratch-prepared dish served in our unique, quick service cafes, we work toward bringing to life our higher purpose to energize the vitality of all living beings and our planet.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Payroll and HRIS Intern to join our team for a high-impact learning experience. You will gain hands-on experience processing bi-weekly payroll and managing the UKG HRIS, while developing your technical skills in data analysis and system maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn the end-to-end bi-weekly payroll process and take ownership of it.
• Build custom BI reports, utilize SQL for data extraction, and design data dashboards to support HR and Finance decision-making.
• Troubleshoot payroll issues in close collaboration with the People and Finance department.
• Assist in maintaining the UKG HRIS system data integrity.
• Ad hoc project assignments as time allows 

Learning Outcomes

• Hands-on Payroll Lifecycle: Gain end-to-end experience in bi-weekly payroll processing within a high-growth environment.
• HRIS & Data Expertise: Master UKG HRIS administration and translate raw data into actionable insights using SQL and BI reporting tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Develop a deep understanding of the intersection between People operations and Finance, bridging data gaps to support leadership decision-making.
• Professional Development: Receive mentorship from experienced HR and Finance professionals, with exposure to real-world HR compliance and data storytelling.

You must be:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in  Business Administration, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.

• Strong interest in numbers, root cause analysis, and tax work

• A strong work ethic, including the ability to act with discretion and treat all sensitive information as confidential.

• Ability to analyze data and synthesize research into a polished, completed product.

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) 

• Demonstrated professionalism and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.

• Available to commit to a part-time internship for a duration of 12 months, required to work on Monday and Tuesdays, with flexibility to work one additional day a week. 

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in SQL and data querying techniques.

• Experience or strong interest in Business Intelligence (BI) tools, automation scripts and report building.

• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).

Life Alive is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dynamic leader who will contribute to our mission of energizing the vitality of all living beings and our planet through plant-based cuisine and sustainable practices.We strive to foster a community where all feel welcome, safe, and valued. We embrace all differences of age, sexual orientation, gender and its expression, race, culture and ethnicity, national origin, mental and physical health and ability, religious background, marital status, family structure, citizenship, education, and military or veterans’ status. Life Alive invites you to bring your whole self to work.

Please note that Life Alive is an E-Verify employer. Please review the Right to Work Poster from Department of Justice's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.