People Operations Intern

Are you interested in how great employee experiences are built from day one? Do you enjoy working behind the scenes to keep processes organized, people supported, and teams running smoothly?

We are looking for a People Operations Intern to support core HR and People Ops functions across the employee lifecycle. In this role, you will assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, help maintain HR systems and documentation, and collaborate closely with the People Operations team on day-to-day operations and special projects. This internship offers hands-on exposure to People Operations in a fast-growing technology company and the opportunity to contribute to building a positive, well-organized workplace.

Join us to reimagine the future of human-robot interaction.

Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. We are working to realize a world where robots are a trusted extension of your surroundings. They work, adapt, and react around you. Not the other way around.

This role is located at our Santa Clara, CA office.

This is a part-time, 6-month internship starting in February 2026.

The application deadline for this role is January 11th, 2026. Interviews will take place mid–late January 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support employee onboarding processes, including sending related emails, preparing onboarding communications, and coordinating first-day logistics

• Assist with pre-onboarding tasks, such as system setup, documentation collection, and checklist tracking

• Help maintain and update HR systems (HRIS, internal trackers, shared folders) with accurate employee data

• Support offboarding processes, including coordination of access removal, documentation, and exit checklists

• Assist with HR documentation (policies, templates, internal guides, and process updates)

• Help track and support compliance-related activities, including training completion and recordkeeping

• Provide general People Operations administrative support as needed

• Collaborate closely with the People Operations team on ad hoc projects and process improvements
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or a related field

• Highly motivated teammate with excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Comfortable working with systems, spreadsheets, and documentation

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic start-up environment as part of a small team

• Must have and maintain U.S. work authorization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in People Operations, HR, or Talent Operations

• Prior internship or administrative experience in HR, operations, or office management

• Familiarity with G-drive and Slack

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Interest in working at a high-growth technology or robotics company

This internship is paid hourly at $20/hr and includes daily learning opportunities, direct mentorship from experienced engineers, and a fun, collaborative work environment. Please note: relocation assistance is not provided – applicants must already be located within commuting distance of Santa Clara, CA

Cobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

To all recruitment agencies: Cobot does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees. Cobot is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.