Position Summary

Reporting to the manager, the Industrial/Organizational Psychologist Intern is responsible for research, coordination and functional support to the Leadership & Talent Development team. The intern will assist with data analysis, research, operational, and administrative support for many of the department initiatives and annual processes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Performs best-practice research for latest industry trends as it relates to the new hire experience/onboarding, talent planning/review, succession planning and other talent practices.
• Assist with planning and coordinating the goal setting, mid-year, year-end performance evaluation processes.
• Supports employee survey action planning - including content creation, communication, and manager tracking.
• Develop/edit PowerPoint presentations and communications.
• Conduct research on DEI related topics, create and manage surveys.
• Assist and participate in hospital event coordination and planning.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Required: Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources or closely related field.
• Required: 1-3 years of administrative experience.

Core Competencies

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products; Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to be effective in both a group and one-on-one setting.
• Outstanding listening, oral and written communication skills.
• High degree of emotional intelligence; team-player who takes ownership.
• Strong project management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and timelines.
• A demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to a variety of environments, and take responsibility and accountability for projects is also required.
• Detailed oriented and possess strong organizational skills.
• Able to deal professionally and efficiently with all staff and all levels of management and external constituencies.
• Perform multiple duties in a high volume area.
• Self-starter, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Flexible, organized and able to assess priorities.
• Excellent telephone manners and communication skills including public speaking and presentation skills.

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time (meeting/event attendance, or at a computer).

• Ability to speak clearly and with the volume required to carry on clear conversations in person, over the phone and at public events.
• Must be able to travel to and from Main Hospital Campus, Offsite facilities and other event and venue meeting locations.