What are the responsibilities and job description for the People Development Intern position at Sound - Our People Make Difference?
ABOUT SOUND
Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, national, multi-specialty medical group made up of more than 1,000 business colleagues and 4,000 physicians, APPs, CRNAs, and nurses practicing in 400-plus hospitals across 45 states. Founded in 2001, and with specialties in emergency and hospital medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine, Sound has a reputation for innovating and leading through an ever-changing healthcare landscape — with patients at the center of the universe.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The People Development team provides Sound Physicians colleagues with innovative, forward-thinking, and practical people solutions in recruiting, onboarding, learning and leadership development, coaching, performance, and talent planning (Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, and Emerging Leader programs).
ABOUT THE ROLE
The People Teams at Sound are on the cusp of an exciting transition to a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) which will house all data related to HR, Learning & Development, Payroll, etc., This internship role will be a valuable member to the People Development team where they will support this major project transformation. This is a 10-week internship from June 2nd – August 8th during which the intern will gain experience in project management, change management, and learning systems. The intern will work with various systems and tools, including our learning management system, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and more.
The Details: This is a full-time remote opportunity. 10-week internship that will run from early June through August 2025.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Gather information, perform research and resolve inquiries related to projects as assigned.
- Audit and test the new system’s functionality and usability.
- Assist with the auditing and transferring of information and content from the old system to the new system.
- Utilize software systems to gather data and develop or maintain reporting on special projects as assigned.
- Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to gather requirements.
- Support learning administrator duties such as maintaining course schedules, rosters, etc. in the LMS.
- Support ongoing People Development team initiatives such as the Colleague Experience (CX) Survey
A successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of a combination of these competencies, personal attributes, knowledge, and experience.
VALUES
- Intellectual curiosity: Demonstrates a genuine interest in learning new things and wants to know the reason “why” behind the way things are done.
- Eagerness to Learn: Proactively seeks out information, embraces learning new things and enjoys the learning process.
- Teamwork: Proactively seek to work with others to accomplish a common goal. Willingness to share challenges and successes with others.
- Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to change as circumstances evolve.
- Self-Motivation: Proactively jumps in to start a task or project with limited direction; asks to take on more responsibility and what is next
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong technical skills and ability to learn/adapt to new computer programs in a timely manner.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with professionalism.
- Ability to collaborate with People Operations team members and other functional units.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A third or fourth year student currently enrolled in an accredited college program, and pursuing an undergraduate degree with an emphasis in human resources, business, or communications.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
PAY RANGE
- $17.00-$20.00 per hour. Based on experience and geographic location.
Sound Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the bedside and in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the position. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment.
Salary : $17 - $20
