About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship program based at our Home Office. You will join the Human Resource Information Systems department to gain hands-on experience with HR technology, data analysis, and system configuration. You will work alongside industry professionals and participate in a structured program that includes mentorship, networking, and professional development workshops.
What you'll do#
- Provide technical assistance and end-user support for Workday HRIS modules.
- Troubleshoot system issues and maintain data integrity.
- Manage the configuration lifecycle by designing, building, testing, and migrating Workday solutions.
- Create custom reports and translate HR datasets into actionable workforce metrics.
- Analyze current HR processes and Workday workflows to suggest and implement improvements.
- Document system processes clearly.
- Collaborate with your team to develop and use intelligent systems.
- Shadow roles across the company and participate in community stewardship efforts.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Wyoming, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment type: Full time.
About Gordon Food Service
Gordon Food Service is a family-operated broadline food service distributor. Founded in 1897, the company maintains its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It supplies food products to operators across the United States and Canada. The organization also runs over 170 retail stores that are open to the public.
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