Human Resources Assistant Intern - Summer 2026

Human Resources Assistant Intern Location: Hybrid must be based in Seattle, WA Job Summary: Gain experience and exposure to the full scope of Human Resources responsibilities at Sealaska this summer. As the Human Resources Intern, you will participate and contribute to the day-to-day workflow of the HR team and learn workplace dynamics. Projects will span all functions of HR including recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, benefits, employee relations, compliance, administration, ethics, and compensation. Duties/Responsibilities: Understand Human Resources and its various sub-departments Research compliance best practices Assist with organization of various employee files Assist with various administrative duties Perform other duties as assigned Potential Projects: Design a welcome page for Dayforce onboarding role Audit HRIS database for accuracy and compliance Assist with upkeep of learning modules Attend remote webinars and report takeaways Required Skills/Abilities: Experience with Excel Organization and research skills Ability to both collaborate with a team and work independently Ability to meet deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be a Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder, or spouse of a shareholder Ability to travel as needed Education and Experience: Must be 18 years old at time of hire Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/program or a recent graduate (1-2 years) Legally authorized to work in the United States Preferred: Have taken Human Resources classes At least a 2.5 GPA Strong critical thinking and research skills Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment Application Process: Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by January 11, 2026 to be considered for the first round of application review. Submit a resume and recent transcript (unofficial) with online application. You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse. You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska. About Sealaska Intern Program: The Sealaska intern program exists to uplift Sealaska shareholders and their descendants pursuing post-secondary education with meaningful career experience, learning opportunities, and a supportive community. Interns explore career interests, grow professional skills, and connect with the unique and vibrant cultures of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. You will spend the summer with peers who share an Alaska Native heritage, learning from each other and building a community as you venture into your careers. Learn more at sealaska.com/careers/summer-internships. Working Conditions: The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, interacting with information on a computer monitor. Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Bending or standing as necessary. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Created: 2026-03-04