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Human Resources College Intern (Summer 2018)

Zappos.com

Zappos.com

Human Resources College Intern (Summer 2018)

Las Vegas, NV
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Zappos.com, Inc. is looking for a Human Resources College Intern!

    Zapponian [noun|employee of Zappos]. You are self-motivated. You think like an entrepreneur, constantly innovating and driving positive change, but more importantly, you consistently deliver mind-boggling results. You love challenges – the bigger the better.

    Bold [adjective|not afraid of anything]. A role at Zappos is a unique opportunity to be a part of something different. To go bold. To be a part of something exceptional. We’re a company that isn’t afraid to take risks and question the status quo. Oh yeah, we like to have fun too.

    Perks [noun|the good stuff you get for working hard]. Zappos pays for intern relocation assistance and provides subsidized housing. Pretty awesome, huh?!? Onsite gym, fitness classes, fun intern activities that will get you out into the amazing Las Vegas community, and much, much more. And don’t forget, an unlimited 40% Zappos.com discount with delivery right to your desk.

    Opportunity [noun|what you learn and take away from the internship]. This internship is not like your typical internship. You will gain real life experience, create amazing friendships and put your passions to work.

    Who are we?

    Working with the Human Resources team, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to various aspects of HR. You will be able to apply what you are learning in HR or business class and gain hands on experience. You will be able to walk away with a better understanding of HR function and purpose.

    What you’ll be doing

    • Promote employee welfare through supporting the HR circles (Recruiting, Administration, Benefits and Employee Relations)
    • Provide HR assistance and employee relations support in-line with our culture
    • Support day to day functions of HR operations
    • Review current processes and propose improvement plans
    • Support in a wide range of HR projects aimed at improving employee experience

    What you bring to the table

    • Curious and comfortable with ambiguity, can shift gears without angst, and decide and act without having to have the total picture
    • Able to thrive and contribute in Zappos’ unique culture, informed by our core values
    • Ability to work amongst numerous distractions and take work direction from more than one person and prioritize accordingly
    • Customer focus—ability to embrace our core value of “Deliver WOW Through Service” by anticipating and exceeding the needs of internal customers served
    • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
    • Highly discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
    • Sense of humor required
    • Comfortable in a fast paced environment and handling multiple priorities at once
    • Ability to address situations with good judgment and integrity
    • Excellent task management, prioritization, and organizational skills
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to build strong business relationships
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  • Qualifications

    Are you a match?

    • Human Resources major preferred, or if you just have a strong passion and knowledge of people services, we're OK with that too!
    • Normal working business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    • Must be willing to relocate to Las Vegas, NV for the summer of 2018 (did we mention we have some sweet housing lined up?!).
  • Industry
    Retail
  • Fun Fact
    Our mascot is Kuzco the Llama
  • About Us

    The Zappos Family of Companies, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, is a leader in online apparel and footwear sales by striving to provide shoppers with the best possible service and selection. Established in 1999, we are located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, NV. We have approximately 1500 Zapponians, and we’re all rallied around one mission: to live and deliver WOW. Our one-of-a-kind company culture is driven by our 10 Core Values.