Advisory Intern, Business Services & Outsourcing, Human Capital Management – Winter 2025 (San Francisco)

Job Summary:

The Human Capital Management (HCM) Intern utilizes his or her educational background as well as his or her organizational skills to serve the firm’s client base. The HCM intern assists in providing basic services to clients and partners with more experienced HCM professionals who provide direction, coaching and learning opportunities. The HCM Intern participates in various stages of client engagements that involve the implementation of custom operational solutions.

Job Duties:

• Assists with informational interviews and facilitation of meetings with clients during engagement process
• Assists in documentation of project requirements and business processes 
• Assists in development of initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
• Takes minutes during meetings, and produces a meeting summary to present to clients
• Leverages templates to prepare drafts of various reports, presentations, and documentation
• Utilizes research tools, databases, and trade publications to develop an understanding of a client’s industry
• Assists with research for and drafting of proposals
• Assists with documentation and work papers associated with client engagements
• Other duties, as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Business Management, Human Resources, or Psychology, required

Experience:

• Project delivery experience, preferred 
• Leadership experience, preferred
• Basic human resources or related generalist experience, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel Word, and PowerPoint, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting
• Strong analytical and basic research skills 
• Solid organizational skills, and ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Able to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Ability to travel based on client and practice needs

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. 

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unw