Intern - AI HR Operations & Automation

Fremont Bancorporation•Livermore, CA

2d•$20

About The Position

Fremont Bank — one of the Bay Area’s most respected and long-standing financial institutions — is seeking a strategic, hands-on intern to join and help advance our Talent Acquisition team. This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to the success of a mission-driven organization committed to excellence, community service, and strong client relationships. If you're energized by purpose-driven work, collaboration, and delivering meaningful results, we’d love to connect. Why Fremont Bank? Founded in 1964, Fremont Bank is one of the oldest independently owned banks in the Bay Area and has been consistently recognized as a Top Workplace for the past 15 consecutive years. Our foundation is built on relationships — with our clients, our associates, and our communities. We offer: A people-first culture grounded in inclusion and excellence Deep community involvement and local reinvestment A mission-driven workplace where values and performance go hand in hand The Fremont Bank Way Full-Service Banking with comprehensive financial solutions, advanced technology, and exceptional service No-Compromise Approach — we help clients get to "yes" Core Values: o Go above and beyond for clients o Foster a supportive and empowering environment for associates o Deeply invest in the well-being of our local community Department Overview The Talent Acquisition department is responsible for attracting, sourcing, and selecting top talent to support the organization’s growth and long‑term success. The team partners closely with hiring managers and department leaders to understand workforce needs, create effective recruitment strategies, and ensure a positive and inclusive candidate experience. Talent Acquisition oversees the full recruitment lifecycle—from job posting and applicant screening to interview coordination and offer management. The department also plays a key role in employer branding, talent pipeline development, internship programming, and ensuring hiring processes align with organizational values and compliance standards. Through collaborative partnership and strategic talent initiatives, Talent Acquisition helps build a strong, high‑performing workforce that supports the bank’s mission and culture. Position Overview The HR Operations Intern will support enterprise HR process optimization with a focus on automation, self-service opportunities, and leveraging Microsoft Copilot to build and test real HR use cases. This role will collaborate across HR teams—HRBP’s, L&D, Benefits, HRIS, and TA—to identify automation opportunities and help develop AI supported solutions.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in HR, Business, Data Analytics, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Interest in automation, AI tools, or HR systems.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple HR teams.

Responsibilities

Automation & Self Service Enhancement
Evaluate HR workflows (onboarding, offboarding, HR Ops requests, TA processes) to identify automation opportunities
Map current-state processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Assist in building or testing automations using tools such as:
Microsoft 365 & Copilot
Power Automate
HR systems (e.g., ADP, iCIMS)
Microsoft Copilot Use Case Development
Partner with HR leaders to gather real business challenges suitable for AI solutions
Draft and test use cases showing how Copilot can improve workflows (e.g., drafting SOPs, summarizing documents, generating reports, answering HR policy questions)
Document results, recommended prompts, and best practices in a shared HR knowledge library
HR Operations Support
Assist with HR documentation, SOP updates, file audits, and tracking process changes
Support data validation and reporting needs for TA and HR operations
Develop self service resources for employees (FAQs, mini guides, how to content)
Cross Functional Collaboration
Work with stakeholders across Talent Acquisition, HR Ops, HRIS, Total Rewards, and Learning & Development
Participate in working sessions to identify pain points and co design solutions