HR Operations Intern

About Us

Founded in 2018, with employees across the world, The Block is the leading research, analysis, and news brand in the digital asset space. The Block's team spans 5 continents and 15+ time zones, covering the global cryptocurrency space 24/7. At The Block, we see digital assets as a ubiquitous part of the future. As this space continues to evolve, we view our role as the trusted moderator and authoritative voice for those who invest in, work with, make decisions about, or seek to understand digital assets.

The Block delivers deep insight into how the emerging digital assets sector interacts with traditional finance, technology, governments, and markets. We reach hundreds of thousands of technologists, financial market participants, Fortune 500 professionals, global service providers, policymakers, and more through our main website, dedicated Research Portal, podcast, and events.

Why Join The Block

• Shape the narrative of crypto education, media, and research - not just follow it.
• Join a company that's respected in the space and has the audience, platform, and reach to move markets.
• Work remotely with a high-performance team that values ownership, speed, and clarity.
• Be part of a business that's expanding beyond media into SaaS, certification, and enterprise offerings.
• Competitive comp, equity, and benefits package.

The Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive team across race, gender, identity, age, and background.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated HR Intern to join our People Operations team on a part-time basis (at least 20 hours per week). This role is an excellent opportunity for a student or early-career professional interested in HR operations, onboarding, and recruitment process management. You will work closely with the VP of People Operations to support the day-to-day function of our HR team, with a particular focus on coordinating recruiting processes and ensuring smooth onboarding for new hires.

Responsibilities

Recruiting Coordination

• Schedule candidate interviews and manage communication between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Track recruiting pipeline status and prepare regular updates for the VP of People Ops.
• Assist in maintaining accurate candidate records in the ATS (Applicant Tracking System).
• Maintain the HC data.

Onboarding Support

• Prepare onboarding schedules and checklists for new hires.
• Assist with preparing documentation and ensuring completion of pre-hire requirements.
• Coordinate orientation sessions and help with new hire engagement touchpoints.

HR Operations Support

• Provide general administrative support across HR functions.
• Assist with updating employee records, HR dashboards, and reports.
• Contribute to special HR projects as assigned by the VP of People Ops.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and willingness to learn HR tools.
• Interest in HR, talent acquisition, and people operations.
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations.
• Direct mentorship from the VP of People Operations.
• Exposure to the full HR lifecycle in a growing company.
• Opportunity to develop organizational, communication, and process-management skills.
• Potential to work full time after successful internship.

Time Commitment & Duration

• At least 20 hours per week (flexible scheduling available).
• 3–6 month internship, with potential extension based on performance and business needs.

Compensation

$15 - $18 an hour