Human Resources Intern

Job Title:        Human Resources Intern
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Human Resources Manager
SUMMARY
The Seattle Seahawks Human Resources Intern is immersed in the daily operations of a fast-paced professional sports team by directly assisting with recruitment, onboarding, payroll and employee processes. This position requires a dynamic individual who demonstrates the ability to prioritize and multitask at the highest level while ensuring confidentiality and operating under strict deadlines. 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute onboarding process by sending and processing new hire backgrounds, hiring paperwork, required trainings, verifying I-9 documentation and producing accurate and timely payroll functions
• Assist with general employee data maintenance and audits
• Support recruitment initiatives by assisting with scheduling interviews, candidate screenings, orientations and candidate communications
• Draft branded Human Resources deliverables, publications, emails, etc. in collaboration with the Design department
• Assist with the HR email inbox and send prompt responses to email applications
• Maintain minor work components including sending minor paperwork, assuring accuracy of paperwork collected and conducting internal audits to verify compliance
• Provide employment verifications and process responses to routine unemployment insurance claim notices
• Process Worker’s Compensation claims for employees; update OSHA report
• Assist with the development of online Manager Training program
• Support the file management and file retention initiatives of the HR department
• Provide daily administrative and office support including supply orders, filing, data entry, making timecards, photocopies and faxing
• Coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys, meeting minutes, etc.) and act as departmental representative at events/gamedays
• Serve as back-up office assistant and receptionist as needed
• Ability to work at both Virginia Mason Athletic Center (Renton, Washington) and at Lumen Field (Seattle, Washington) offices
• This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to carry out tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be currently enrolled as a senior or recent graduate (within 6 months) from a college or university. Graduate school students are eligible to apply as well
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience working with document and email publication design preferred; experience with Adobe products and Canva is a plus
• The ability to problem solve in a timely manner
• Experience working with highly confidential information 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

General Information

• Internship will begin July 13, 2026
• Interns are responsible for their own housing, travel and relocation expenses
• A background check will be conducted prior to starting work with us
• This internship will begin in July and work up to 30 hours per week through the end of the football season

COMPENSATION
The hourly rate for this position is: $22.75
The hourly rate applies to the current posting. The posted hourly rate may vary based on key factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related knowledge, experience and skill set.
Company: FNW
Company: Internship