Human Resources Intern - Summer 2024

This is a paid internship, range of $19/hr - $35/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees. 

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including: 

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays. 
• Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar. 
• In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues. 

Tentative 2024 Internship Dates:

• Semester students: May 20th to July 26th    
• Quarter students:  June 24th to August 30th

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Sound Transit’s Human Resources division oversees the full employment cycles for our staff providing transportation services throughout the Puget Sound region – Link, Sounder, ST Express, and Tacoma Link. The Human Resources intern will have an opportunity to be a part of the team that oversees our recruiting, university relations, benefits, and compensation services and learn how a large regional transit system is managed.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

JOB DUTIES:

• Review processes and create process documentation and procedures
• Assist with creating job vacancies and responding to compensation surveys
• Support talent outreach efforts by representing the Agency at events
• Assisting with benefits support for employees

POTENTIAL PROJECTS:

• Assist with internship program, including upkeep of the intern directory and organizing intern presentations
• Support in Talent Pipeline maintenance and candidate experience initiatives
• Support internal recruiting training as a producer; could contribute by presenting part of the training
• Learning outreach event organization and proactive recruiting
• Job pricing comparison with national transit agencies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program in Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, or related field, or relevant two-year certificate.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Effective written and verbal communication
• Adaptability and flexibility when moving between different tasks
• Basic familiarity and comfort level with Microsoft Office software, to include Word, Outlook, and Excel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.