Data Administration Intern (Finance)

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

We're rolling out Workday as our new global finance and HR platform, and clean, trusted data is critical to a smooth go-live. As a Data Administration Intern , you'll join the Workday project team to test data workflows, validate accuracy, and help cleanse our master data. It's a hands-on opportunity to learn enterprise system implementation while making a real impact on Day 1 readiness.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Education: 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.

Technical Skills

• Intermediate Excel/Google Sheets (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivots, functions).
• Basic SQL or data-wrangling experience preferred.
• Familiarity with any ERP/HRIS platform (Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.) a plus.

Soft Skills

• 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.

$21 - $21 an hour

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An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

Edelman offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.