Business Operations Intern (Rotational Program – HR, Finance & Data)

Program Structure

• 6-week internship program (July 6 August 21)
• Rotational experience across Shared Services functions:
  • People Services (Human Resources & Benefits)
  • IT & Data (Employee data systems and reporting)
  • Finance & Accounting (Financial operations and reporting)
• Approximately 2 weeks spent within each area
• Coordinated and supported by a central program lead
• Each rotation is supported by a dedicated team member who will provide guidance assign work and offer feedback. Youll both shadow professionals and take ownership of defined tasks and small projects within each function
• Full-time participation (approximately 40 hours per week) is expected. While limited flexibility for summer coursework may be considered you should plan to be available during standard business hours for the majority of the program
• This role is fully on-site in our Seattle office. Relocation or housing is not provided
• Compensation for this role is $28$32 per hour

What Youll Do

Youll contribute to real work across multiple teams while building foundational business skills. Responsibilities will vary by rotation but may include:

People Services (Benefits/Payroll)

• Youll support document retention efforts by scanning organizing and securely disposing of records
• Youll shadow payroll specialists to learn payroll processes and best practices
• Create clear user-friendly informational materials to explain internal programs
• Tailor content and visuals to suit different audiences and communication needs

Example Projects:

• Document the end-to-end payroll process and present findings to the team
• Develop an onboarding resource that helps new members understand key systems resources and timelines

IT & Data

• Youll distribute a brief satisfaction survey to a defined user group to gather feedback on current devices
• Research a targeted set of viable replacement options for the most impacted devices
• Youll gather and document survey employees and document responses on FAQs related to Microsoft PowerBI

Example Projects:

• Develop a concise recommendation package to support leadership decision-making on future device refreshes
• Design and implement a Microsoft SharePoint-based agent that assists users in answering questions related to Microsoft PowerBI

Finance & Accounting

• Youll learn day-to-day PCA operations including project setup billing processes budget review and collaboration with project managers
• Youll build an understanding of company payment workflows including how incoming payments are received and applied

• Maintain and update vendor W-9 records ensuring all documentation is current and accurate
• Clean and organize vendor files to improve data accuracy and accessibility

Example Projects:

• Assist with client billing process improvements including a project reviewing bill routing for top 50 clients
• Assist in gathering and preparing audit samples for review
• Scan and organize documents standardizing folder structures and naming conventions

What Youll Gain

• Gain exposure to multiple business functions within a professional services firm
• Build hands-on experience through real projects and workflows
• Explore potential career paths within Shared Services
• Build relationships with professionals across teams
• Develop a foundational understanding of how business operations support technical teams
• Gain insight into careers in HR finance payroll and data

Qualifications :

Who Were Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Finance Accounting Human Resources or a related field
• Typically aligned with sophomore or junior-level students though all qualified candidates will be considered
• Interest in exploring multiple business functions rather than specializing in one area
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to new environments and take initiative

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel Word PowerPoint)
• Comfort learning new systems and tools quickly
• Basic understanding of business operations or coursework in related areas

Additional Information :

Application Instructions

In the Message to Hiring Manager please include:

• Why youre interested in exploring multiple business functions
• A project class or experience that demonstrates your attention to detail or organization

Additional Notes

• This is a pilot internship program designed to give you broad exposure to multiple business functions. As an early iteration you may have opportunities to share feedback and help shape how the program evolves in the future.
• The projects listed above are examples. Your specific work may vary based on team priorities and timing.
• Youll spend time across multiple teams with a mix of foundational tasks hands-on project work and opportunities to learn directly from team members within Shared Services.
• Youll receive ongoing guidance and informal feedback throughout the program. If you perform strongly you may be considered for future internship or full-time opportunities though this is not guaranteed.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed ethnicity national origin religion marital status sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity) pregnancy veteran status citizenship status physical or mental disability or any other protected basis.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern