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Intern - Human Resources

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • South San Francisco
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled or a recent grad in HR or related fields, prioritize tasks, have strong attention to detail, excel in communication, and handle sensitive information with integrity.
  • You will learn the employee lifecycle, test HR processes, audit resources for accuracy, research best practices, and assist with special HR projects.

Requirements

  • Current enrollment or recent graduate or undergraduate in a degree program with concentration in HR Management or other HR related disciplines with a high interest and aptitude to work in Human Resources
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously
  • Strong attention to detail. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication (written, oral, interpersonal) and organization skills
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality

Responsibilities

  • Learn and understand the existing employee lifecycle experience at Cytokinetics, including onboarding, goal-setting, performance reviews, development, and offboarding
  • Test the effectiveness and user-friendliness of various HR processes
  • Audit and update HR resources, such as Workday, Box, and/or the HR internal site FLEX, to ensure resources are up to date and accurate, as well as is user-friendly
  • Research, benchmark, and recommend a pragmatic best practice (e.g., HR process, HR program) that can improve the employee experience
  • Assist HR team with special projects as needed

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship at Cytokinetics?

The internship program is for approximately 12 weeks beginning in late May/early June.

Is the internship paid?

Yes, this is a paid internship.

What kind of projects will the HR Intern be involved in?

The HR Intern will assist with a variety of HR projects, which may include researching and benchmarking best practices, testing HR processes, and auditing and updating current HR resources.

What educational background is required for the HR Intern position?

Candidates must be current students or recent graduates in a degree program with a concentration in HR Management or related disciplines.

Are there any specific skills required for this internship?

Yes, candidates should have the ability to prioritize tasks, strong attention to detail, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and organization skills.

What kind of experience will the intern gain from this position?

The intern will gain a foundational and practical understanding of the HR field while contributing to the improvement of the employee experience at Cytokinetics.

How will the HR Intern interact with existing HR processes?

The Intern will learn about and understand the existing employee lifecycle experience at Cytokinetics, including onboarding, goal-setting, performance reviews, development, and offboarding.

Can I apply for this position if I do not meet all the qualifications?

Yes, Cytokinetics encourages applicants who are excited about the opportunity and believe they can add value to the team, even if they do not meet every qualification.

Where is the internship based?

The internship is based at Cytokinetics' headquarters in South San Francisco.

What should I do if I receive a suspicious job offer related to Cytokinetics?

If you receive a suspicious communication, please contact Cytokinetics directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com for verification.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
201-500
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cytokinetics is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which muscle performance is compromised and/or declining. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, we are developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact muscle function and contractility. Proud to be a San Francisco Business Times Best Place to Work in 2021 and 2022, a Great Place to Work-Certified company in 2022 and a part of Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area in 2022 and Fortune's Best Workplaces in BioPharma in 2022.