People Analytics & AI Intern

Nexthink

Posted about 7 hours ago

Internship

Boston, Massachusetts

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The intern will research and test AI-driven solutions to improve HR processes, automation, and employee experience. They will also build data visualizations and analyze workforce trends to support HR decision-making.

We are looking for a People Analytics & AI Intern to design, test, and scale AI and data-driven solutions across HR. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field such as Data Analytics, Computer Science, or Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and has a strong interest in HR technology, people analytics, and AI.

Must Have Skills for ATS

People analytics

AI tools

Data visualization

Power BI

Tableau

Automation

HR technology

Data analysis

Prompt writing

LLM workflows

Process mapping

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Excel

Research

Project management

Job Description

Company Description

Nexthink is the leader in digital employee experience management software. The company provides IT leaders with unprecedented insight allowing them to see, diagnose and fix issues at scale impacting employees anywhere, with any application or network, before employees notice the issue. As the first solution to allow IT to progress from reactive problem solving to proactive optimization, Nexthink enables its more than 1,300 customers to provide better digital experiences to more than 18 million employees. Dual headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland and Boston, Massachusetts, Nexthink has 9 offices worldwide.

Job Description

Internship June 1st-August 6th

The People Analytics & AI Intern will help design, test, and scale AI- and data-driven solutions across HR. This role is ideal for a student interested in the intersection of people, data, technology, and the future of work.

The intern will partner with People & Talent leaders, HRIS, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen decision-making, and enhance employee experience through analytics, automation, and responsible AI use.

This internship offers hands-on experience working on real projects in a fast-growing global technology company, with the opportunity to build practical skills in people analytics, HR technology, and AI-enabled workflow design.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research emerging AI and HR technology tools relevant to recruiting, talent success, employee experience, and People Operations.
  • Help identify HR processes that could be improved through automation or AI-enabled workflows.
  • Build or enhance dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that support HR decision-making.
  • Analyze people data to identify trends related to talent, engagement, performance, or workforce planning.
  • Support prototyping of AI use cases.
  • Document processes, organize data, and support process mapping for AI- and analytics-related initiatives.
  • Partner with HR team members to evaluate where AI can improve efficiency, quality, and employee experience.
  • Present key findings, prototypes, or recommendations to HR leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
  • Candidates from HR or business programs should demonstrate strong technical coursework or project experience in analytics, automation, or AI tools.
  • Strong interest in HR technology, people analytics, AI, automation, and the future of work.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to work with data and draw clear insights.
  • Familiarity with Excel, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
  • Exposure to AI tools, prompt writing, automation tools, or LLM-based workflows is a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity for testing new ideas.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
  • Good judgment and discretion when working with sensitive data.

Additional Information

We are the pioneers and trailblazers of a global IT Market Category (DEX) that is shaping the future of how the world works, giving our customers’ IT Teams total digital visibility across their enterprise. Our innovative solutions integrate real-time analytics, automation, and employee feedback across all endpoints. This enables our IT teams to solve complex technical challenges, create ever more productive workplaces, and deliver happy, satisfied employees in the digital workplace.

Total Rewards @ Nexthink

At Nexthink, we offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans.  Your total rewards compensation package includes base salary and may also include a commission or performance bonus plan.  We provide our US employees with 100% covered company benefits that consist of health, dental, vision as well as access to life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death/personal loss coverage. 

In addition, we offer: 

  • 🏖️ Flexible Hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 15 days of holidays we offer), 11 company-paid holidays, and 3 extra days for volunteering.
  • 🏡 Hybrid work model that balances office and remote work, with structured onboarding to foster connections and team integration.
  • 📚 Free access to professional training platforms to explore your interests and enhance your skills.
  • 🍼 Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents/primary caregivers, 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
  • 💰 Plan for the future with a 401(k) plan featuring up to 4% company matching contributions, vesting immediately, to grow your retirement savings.
  • 📣 Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.

Base salary ranges are determined by country, role, level, experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects Nexthink’s good faith determination of the minimum and maximum targets for new hire salaries across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by related factors, including job skills, experience, and relevant education or training, which may impact a final offer. Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
 

  • Base Salary Range: 52000 - 81000
  • Department: People & Talent Department
  • Dept: People & Talent Department
  • Division: People & Talent
  • Nexthink

    Nexthink is the leader in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) management software, transforming the digital workplace for millions of employees worldwide. We empower IT teams with AI-driven, user-centric insights needed to proactively optimize technology performance, enhance productivity, reduce tickets, cut costs, and accelerate employee engagement at scale. As a Leader in the 2024 and 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools and the Forrester Wave™: EUEM Q3 2024, we’re dedicated to continuous innovation, bringing the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and automation so IT teams can deliver a seamless digital experience for employees everywhere.

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