People Operations Intern - Internal Opportunity

Tecovas was founded with the simple goal of making the world's best western boots, apparel, and leather goods, and selling them at a fair price. We are a brand reimagining a category and welcoming both first-time boot buyers and seasoned western enthusiasts alike.

The Internship Program at Tecovas is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to expand their skill set and put action to key learnings. As a key part of our mission of growth and development here at Tecovas, we want to showcase how we strive to make our employee and customer experience better than anywhere else. This is a meaningful opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a quickly growing and highly collaborative company.

Tecovas is looking for a People Operations Intern to support our People Team by enhancing the overall office experience and keeping key employee data and reporting accurate and up to date. With the support of the People team, you will own impactful projects, attend regular team meetings, and receive dedicated project guidance to ensure you leave the internship feeling more confident, connected, and proud of what you’ve accomplished.

This position is based out of Austin, TX, with regular in-office attendance expected. Must be available for the full duration of the internship (12 weeks)

Please note that this internship opportunity is available only to current and active Tecovas employees. If you are not a Tecovas employee, you will not be considered for this position.

What you’ll do:

• Support the office experience by helping with day-to-day HQ needs and employee-facing details.
• Maintain and update employee data in Paycom to ensure records are accurate and organized.
• Run regular headcount reports and assist with tracking and reporting for the People Team.
• Audit employee files and information ahead of the quarterly discount code reset.
• Help update and refresh new hire onboarding (NHO) materials and decks as needed.
• Support the maintenance and ongoing optimization of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Greenhouse.
• Assist with HQ new hire onboarding and orientation logistics, including scheduling, first-day support, and I-9 verification coordination.
• Support People Team communications by drafting requests, creating/scheduling LinkedIn + Handshake content, and more

Experience we’re looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong calendaring and organizational skills.
• An interest in data analysis, business acumen, and general human resources best practices.

What you bring to the table:

• You are highly detail-oriented and organized.
• You have a professional and adaptable approach to your work.
• You lead with a "people-first" mindset.
• You possess strong communication skills and enjoy working with others

Requirements

• Must be located in the Austin, TX area 
• Must be available to work up to 32 hours per week, Monday - Friday (between the hours of 8AM-5PM CST)
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds regularly 
• Internship program culminates with a presentation to our leadership team summarizing your experience at Tecovas with key takeaways and feedback regarding the program. 

Internship Perks: 

• Competitive hourly rate - starting at $18/hour; The actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. 
• Daily lunch stipend
• Gain more insight and professional experience into the departments that help a direct-to-consumer retail organization succeed

About Us:

Based in Austin, TX, Tecovas brings the spirit of the West to the modern consumer. Handcrafting the best Western footwear, workwear, apparel, and accessories, Tecovas has grown rapidly since its founding as the first digitally native Western brand in 2015, serving customers through www.Tecovas.com, Tecovas Stores from coast to coast, and select wholesale partners. We’re certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!

Important note: We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we’re headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try! 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply! Information collected during the application process is subject to our privacy policy. Please note: Offers of employment may be conditional pending the completion of standard onboarding procedures.