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Human Resources Intern

Description:

Under the supervision of the Human Resources Business Partner, the Human Resources Intern will be responsible for assisting with HR tasks, including: onboarding, interdepartmental communication, electronic organization, training and development, managing confidential information, and responding to general HR inquiries.
Essential Functions:

  • Guides new hires through onboarding process, setting up electronic folders and communicating next steps   to new employees
  • Provides updates to HR team and Hiring Managers on the status of new hires, requesting assistance, intervention, and clarification when necessary
  • Initiates, reviews, and catalogues background checks
  • Manages shared email inbox
  • Strategizes with HR team on how to best meet the needs of stakeholder groups, including students, families, staff, and faculty
  • Upholds college and departmental mission, vision, and values, including advocacy of a diverse, inclusive, collaborative workspace environment
  • Other duties as necessitated by program needs

Educational Benefit:

  • Deeper understanding of organizational structures
  • Familiarity with various employment laws and aspects of collective bargaining agreements
  • Knowledge of techniques and strategies for change management
  • Experience with prioritization and project management
  • Opportunity to uplift, coach, and inspire others
  • Building rapport and trust with individuals in a variety of roles within the college
  • Involvement with the development, implementation, and assessment of college-wide initiatives

The benefits of this position will vary slightly depending on student needs and areas of interest.

Minimum Qualifications:

(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

  • Current Work Study student at Seattle Colleges
  • Eagerness to learn and perform administrative duties in a college setting
  • Ability to appropriately handle potentially-sensitive information

Contact:

  • Department Name: Human Resources, College Center, 2160A (Hybrid)
  • Contact Name: JD Burchfield
  • Contact Email:  JD.Burchfield@seattlecolleges.edu
  • Contact Phone Number: (206) 934-4710