Human Resources Business Partner Intern

Company Information

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Company Culture 

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives. 

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview Summary

Our Summer Intern Program is aimed at providing an enriching and mutually beneficial experience that empowers young talent with the skills, knowledge, and values needed to excel in their chosen fields and potential careers at Advarra. In addition to their working teams, the cohort will have regular opportunities to engage with each other and senior leaders from across Advarra to expand their networks and exposure to the business. 

The HR Business Partner Intern will assist with the standardization of job descriptions across the organization. This opportunity will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in job analysis, compensation alignment, and policy development, which contributes to a high-impact organizational project. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities 

• Work closely with HR team members and departmental leaders to review, revise, and align job descriptions with organizational standards and best practices.
• Review and evaluate current job descriptions for consistency, clarity, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with Sr Director, Total Rewards to gain additional job description information related to job leveling and competencies; ensure relative data is added to job descriptions accordingly.
• Collaborate with department managers to gather information about job duties, qualifications, and assist in drafting and/or revising job descriptions to ensure standardized formatting, language, structure, and job leveling accuracy.
• Ensure job description readiness for automation within Advarra’s Recruiting Gateway platform.
• Maintain organized documentation and version control of job descriptions; work with QA Systems Sr Analyst to store revised job descriptions in ZenQMS.

Location 

This role is open to candidates working in Wellsley, MA.  

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Graduate or undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, English, or a related field.
• Ability to participate in the cohort beginning Monday, June 2, 2025, and running through Friday, August 8, 2025 and working 20/40 hours per week between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm EST
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Must possess personal integrity and effective problem-solving skills  
• Excellent communication and organizational skills (written and verbal)  
• Attention to detail and goal oriented 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation
• Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 10 Lbs. 
• Learn and comprehend basic instructions
• Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities
• Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking 

Advarra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual ori