About me:

Hi everyone! My name is Lauren C., and I am a second year HRIS (Human Resource Information System) Intern. I was an intern for Summer 2023, and I had a great experience, so I was very excited to come back! I am going into my senior year at the University of Alabama, and I am an economics major with a minor in psychology. The company’s culture was so positive and engaging, and I had many opportunities to learn new things and use my existing strengths. I work remotely, so I make a strong effort to stay connected with my manager and coworkers, and they have made me feel like I am part of the team despite working from home!

My Work Life:

A typical day at work for me looks a little different depending on what needs to be done, but I typically work on a few different things throughout the day. HRIS is a department that is more so behind the scenes, helping support the people that are responsible for CONMED’s products. Last summer, I planned and implemented the Kronos Mobile App, and I spent most of the summer researching that, as well as looking into the economic impact of information systems like Kronos. This summer, I am continuing my research, looking into hot topics like employee engagement, use of AI in HR, employee benefits, the impact of DEI on companies, and other prominent issues in the workplace right now. I have been meeting with people within the company to get CONMED specific data and gather information about their perspectives. I am familiar with the programming language R, so that is a great tool to analyze data and look for relationships, and I have been learning how to use VS Code, as well as becoming familiar with PowerBi to run R scripts. I am also working on organizing files and information for the HR department and analyzing company survey questions and results to improve clarity and response rate.

Skills and Opportunities for Growth:

Throughout my internship last summer and this summer, I have become more proficient in using Microsoft applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc). I also have become better at conducting, organizing, and analyzing research, as well as finding ways to make an impact within CONMED. I feel like CONMED has given me the opportunity to learn new skills and use my prior knowledge and experiences. On the surface, HRIS and HR functions seem different than what I am studying in school. However, my manager and department have given me opportunities within this field that apply to my interests and what I am studying in school, which allows me to perform at my full potential. CONMED has a very diverse employee base, and everyone is very open to trying new things. Despite being an intern, I feel like my opinions and my experiences matter and that my team genuinely cares about me and my career growth. My best advice for future interns is to talk to as many people as you can! Everyone is super down to earth and supportive of your goals and aspirations, and you might find unexpected opportunities by reaching out to other departments and learning about different job functions! Everyone truly is working towards the same goals, and CONMED makes it very clear that we are all important towards creating the results!

Interested in learning more about CONMED’s internship program? Check out our internship page, here.