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June 18, 2025
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Data Administration Intern

Chicago, IL
Internship
Hybrid
$21/hr - $21/hr
Intern
Edelman is a public relations firm that offers various services including analysis and marketing. They are seeking a Data Administration Intern to join the Workday project team, where the intern will test data workflows, validate accuracy, and assist in cleansing master data.

Responsibilities

  • Execute testing scenarios in Workday: run predefined test scripts, capture actual vs. expected results, log defects, and retest fixes.
  • Validate data accuracy: compare converted Workday data to legacy sources; flag mismatches, duplicates, and format issues; partner with data owners to correct errors.
  • Audit & clean master data: use Excel/Sheets and other tools to de-duplicate, standardize, and enrich client, project, organization, and related financial data sets ahead of cut-over.
  • Document end-user feedback during User Acceptance Testing (UAT): capture pain points, UI/UX comments, and enhancement ideas for the change-management team.

Qualification

Required

  • Open to rising college seniors or recent graduates pursuing or holding a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, HRIS, Business, or related field.
  • Intermediate Excel/Google Sheets (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivots, functions).
  • Meticulous attention to detail and data accuracy.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Clear written and verbal communication; able to translate technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proactive, organized, and comfortable working to deadlines.

Preferred

  • Basic SQL or data-wrangling experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with any ERP/HRIS platform (Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.) a plus.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Travel assistance
  • Wellness programing
Edelman, a public relations firm, offers analysis, advertising, marketing, branding, and content and strategy management services.
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3.7
Founded in 1952
New York, New York, USA
5001-10000 employees
http://www.edelman.com
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