Employer of record for interns: paid interns, reduced risk.
You want to bring on students. You don't want to add payroll, HR, and workers' comp for a handful of young workers. InternCrew is the employer of record for students and young adults, so you get the help and the student gets the job.
What an employer of record does
The student is InternCrew's W-2 employee. You direct and supervise the work; we carry the employment.
- Payroll and payroll taxes
- HR and compliance, including state and federal child labor rules
- Liability and workers' comp for every student we place
- Sourcing, screening, and onboarding
How it works
1. Source and screen
We recruit screened students and young adults through partner high schools, local colleges, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and workforce partners.
2. Employ and protect
As the employer of record, we carry payroll, HR, compliance, and workers' comp.
3. You teach the work
You supervise the work and teach the craft. We carry the rest.
Why employers use one
Most companies want to bring on students. Then the questions start: Can we hire someone under 18? Who runs payroll? What about workers' comp? An employer of record answers those questions so your HR team doesn't have to stand up a process for young workers.
In Indiana, a 2026 law also addresses workers' comp for students in work-based learning programs and recognizes agreements with a third-party employer of record. Read our plain-English guide to HEA 1098.
Industries we place in
Healthcare, construction and skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, information technology, transportation and logistics, energy and utilities, life sciences, and finance, plus automotive, hospitality and food service, retail, agriculture, and office and administrative roles.
Employer of record questions
What is an employer of record for interns?
An employer of record is the company that legally employs a worker on paper. With InternCrew, the student is our W-2 employee: we run payroll and payroll taxes and carry HR, compliance, and workers' comp. You supervise the work and teach the craft.
Who carries workers' comp and liability?
We do. As the employer of record, InternCrew carries payroll, payroll taxes, HR, compliance, liability, and workers' comp for every student we place.
Are the interns paid?
Yes. Every placement is real, paid W-2 work. No unpaid internships, no gray areas.
Can I host 16 and 17 year olds?
Yes. Students who are 16 and 17 can work in many roles. We handle state and federal child labor compliance and help match your role to what the rules allow. See our guide to hiring 16 and 17 year olds.
What does it cost?
Pricing is tailored to the role and the hours you need, and it stays simple and predictable. Payroll, HR, and workers' comp are already handled, so there are no surprises on your end. Tell us about the job and we'll build your quote.
What do I still do as the host employer?
Define the role, supervise the work day to day, and teach the craft. We source, screen, onboard, and employ the student, and carry the rest.
Ready to open the door?
Tell us about the role. We'll handle the hiring, payroll, and HR so you can focus on mentoring.