People Operations Graduate Associate

Position Title: People Operations Graduate Associate

Circle: Human Resources/Community & Social Responsibility 

Status (E/NE; FT/PT): Non-Exempt; Intern

Reports to: EVP, Chief People Officer

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week + nights, holidays and weekends as needed. 

Summary

Are you looking to joining a team of go-getters dedicated to serving and uplifting the community? Join Detroit Pistons team and our mission!

As the People Operations Graduate Associate, you will learn the core proficiencies of human resources and community and social responsibility throughout our full season! We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat outlook that can lead and connect with a diverse population!

Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it.

What you’ll be doing:

Human Resources 

• Serve as liaison between the Human Resources Department and our full season Graduate Associate Program
• Assist with leading the Graduate Associate Program, including all associate programming and volunteer initiatives. 
• Help Maintain digital employee records, including Form I-9s. 
• Continue to enhance our employee record and filing systems. 
• Assist with creating, maintaining, and updating HR policies and procedures as needed. 
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, offboarding and employee relations matters as needed. 
• Assist with inputting, auditing and maintaining accurate employee records within the HRIS system. 

Community and Social Responsibility

• Assist CSR with planning Pistons Mentoring programs.
• Help plan and implement Motor City Cruise initiatives.
• Handle in-kind donation program for local non-profit organizations and company affiliates.
• Coordinate and assist with operation of Community Ticket Program.
• Assist with fundraising efforts and community programs for the Detroit Pistons Foundation.
• Aide members of the department with all other projects, as assigned.

What we’re looking for:  

• Bachelor's degree required from a college or university in related field (preferred)
• Six months to one-year of Human Resources experience; maintaining files/documents, HRIS, peer leadership, employee engagement and/or six months to one-year of Community Relations experience; planning events, volunteering, fundraising
• Ability to be onsite M-F, holidays, weekends, and nights as needed
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be able to  multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and display critical thinking skills 
• Self-improver, possess a positive attitude and eagerness to learn

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.