NOTE: This summer internship is for up to 13 weeks, starting from the first day of the internship and ending no later than September 4, 2026. Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week in person.

Human Resources (HR) Compliance Intern

Job Description


About the Team

At the NYC Department of Buildings, we are responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. As an Agency, we are committed to remaining a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. As an employer, we are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable, and transparent.

The Office of Human Resources and Employee Experience (HREX) is responsible for ensuring that the Department complies with applicable labor and employment laws and City and Agency rules and policies. HREX provides guidance to managers and employees on a variety of topics including recruitment, employment, civil service, job and organizational design, labor relations, youth programs, benefits, wellness, performance evaluations, salary administration, timekeeping, and time and leave administration.


DOB’s Workforce Planning and Compliance unit plays a critical role in supporting the Agency’s mission by breaking down silos, fostering collaboration, building and maintaining relationships with leaders as well as advising and guiding internal customers on job and organizational design, the Personnel Action Request (PAR) process, and compliance with civil service and employment laws, rules, regulations, and policies. In addition, the unit’s impact helps standardize internal processes and procedures that relate to employee experience such as recruitment, retention, labor relations, and professional development, which in turn saves money for the Agency.


Position Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Compliance Specialist, Human Resources (HR), the intern will:

- Explore alternative systems and methods to store and maintain employee data

- Auditing HR data for completeness and accuracy

- Collaborating with other HR units on data management

- Assisting with the Personnel Action Request (PAR) process, including data entry, review, and modification

- Drafting HR reports and presentations

- Executing additional projects, as assigned


Major/ Field of Study

Preferred: Organizational psychology, labor relations, public administration, business administration, or a related field

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

As of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint - Ability to work with sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner - Exceptional communication and planning skills - Good organizational skills required - Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

This internship does not require residency in a specific location however, interns must report to the work site in person.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.