Intern, Human Resources & Talent Experience

Hi there! We're Razorfish. We've been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What's different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So, we push for inclusion, challenge convention, and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.

Reporting to the Talent Manager on the Razorfish Talent team, you will help support the development, evolution, and deployment of employee engagement and Talent Experience strategies, programs, and events designed to support, improve, and enhance a positive, inclusive agency culture.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a hybrid internship requiring onsite collaboration an average of 3 days/week. The role is based out of our Chicago office located at 35 West Wacker Drive and all candidates must be local to the Chicago metro area and willing to commute into that office on a regular basis.

ALSO NOTE: This is a PAID 40hr/wk internship with a total expected engagement of approximately 10-12 weeks. Start date is anticipated to be June 4, 2024.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships across HR, Talent Acquisition, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to provide proper levels of support as well as understand the brand's purpose, vision, and values.
• Review employee current employee engagement strategies and identify areas for potential improvement.
• Research and present strategies, programs, and process improvements that could enhance the overall employee experience.
• Provide guidance and insights to the talent team as to how we can optimize and improve our engagement with agency employees who are at the early stages of their careers.
• Develop, update, and deliver reports and presentations in order to provide talent leadership with information and insights related to the employee experience within the organization.
• Collect, collate, and curate employee questions originating from various sources (including open doors, team meetings, the general support inbox, etc.) to inform and improve responses provided by chatbots and other automated support systems.
• Partner with the DE&I team to help plan, support, and activate events and programs designed to reinforce and promote the agency’s commitment to an inclusive work environment.

• No specific professional education or experience is required.
• Interest in pursuing a career within HR, learning & development, employee experience, DE&I, or similar disciplines.
• Passionate about building, supporting, and promoting a diverse, inclusive work environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly collaborative with an ability to work in partnership with stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
• Curious and inquisitive with a desire to constantly learn and grow.
• Comfort with technology and learning new systems as well as a specific interest in emerging technologies, digital innovation, and artificial intelligence.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint preferred. Experience working within specialized enterprise software including applicant tracking systems (ATS), HR information systems (HRIS), or customer relationship management systems (CRM) a plus.

At Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance.

You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $20 - $23/hr. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. This role may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. This role may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 03/22/2024.

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