Summer Intern - Human Resources

This is a Full Time Unpaid Internship

Position Title: Human Resources Intern
Circle: Human Resources
Status (E/NE; FT/PT): Non-Exempt; Intern
Reports to: EVP, Chief People Officer Human Resources

Summary

Are you looking to joining a team of go-getters dedicated to serving and uplifting the community through basketball? Join the Detroit Pistons team and our mission to empower!

Our Summer 2024 Internship Program is a 10-week program crafted to provide college students and recent graduates with a once in a lifetime opportunity within the sports and entertainment industry. We designed our program to deliver real life, hands-on experience that can be readily applied to future challenges and professional pursuits.

Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it.

We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat demeanor that can connect with a diverse population, and we are excited to meet you!

What you'll be doing
• Serve as liaison between the Human Resources Department and our Summer Internship Class.
• Assist with leading the Summer Internship Program, including all intern programming and volunteer initiatives.
• Help Maintain digital employee records, including Form I-9s. Continue to enhance our employee record and filing systems.
• Assist with creating, maintaining, and updating HR policies and procedures as needed.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, offboarding and employee relations matters as needed.
• Assist with inputting, auditing and maintaining accurate employee records within the HRIS system.

What we're looking for
• College students entering their junior or senior year, or recently graduated college within the last six months, studying Human Resources, Communications, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills and solid attention to detail.
• Hard-working, self-improvers who are a self starter, proactive, and possess a positive attitude.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with their supervisor. Some interns must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Ability to commit to the 10-week season assignment
• Must have reliable transportation to and from The Pistons Performance Center and provide your own housing throughout the duration of the internship.

Covid-19

The Detroit Pistons organization is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from public health authorities and our medical advisors, we require that all Pistons employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will consider requests for exemptions to accommodate individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.