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NEOGOV · 20 hours ago

HR & Payroll Intern

City of Champlin, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17.50/hr - $19.50/hr

Start in 2026

NEOGOV is seeking an HR & Payroll Intern to assist the Finance Department with Human Resources and Payroll operations. This role provides hands-on experience in HR administration, payroll processing, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Finance Department with performing a wide range of HR and payroll-related projects to ensure regulatory compliance

Provides support in recruitment activities, including preparing applicant correspondence, scheduling interviews, and preparing materials for the interview panel

Assist with onboarding activities, including preparing new hire packets and completing orientation items

Assists with updating, developing, and implementing personnel policies and procedures

Assist in updating and maintaining paper and electronic personnel files, and the transfer of HR and payroll files into the organization’s electronic Laserfiche system to improve efficiency and accuracy

Contribute to process improvement initiatives such as digitizing HR and payroll forms, streamlining workflows, and researching best practices

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating employee communications related to HR policies, programs, and initiatives

Provide support for HR-led events and employee training sessions

Assist with data entry and configuration with the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones

Support payroll reconciliations and audits through accurate documentation and record-keeping

Contribute ideas to improve processes and enhance the overall internship experience

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

HR functions knowledgePayroll processingMicrosoft Office proficiencyData entryProcess improvementEffective communicationOrganizational skillsConfidentiality handling

Required

Graduated from or currently enrolled in a college or technical school pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Psychology/Sociology, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience with Microsoft programs, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Ability to perform all essential duties of the position