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New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

Bring your passion for building talent strategies and put your stamp on initiatives that will make an immediate and far-reaching impact. JPL is a world-class organization, performing world-class work. On the cutting edge of space exploration technology and science, you are working with the best and brightest creative and technical minds, at all levels across the laboratory. For more information on the future of the lab and our current strategic focus, please visit: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/a-plan-for-jpl .

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) team is focused on partnering with managers and employees to provide world-class human capital strategies, processes, and solutions and support the organization in developing and retaining the best talent in the world to explore the farthest reaches of space.

Responsibilities:

As an HRBP Intern, you will provide development, coordination, and support, to employees and managers, in the execution of talent development and support activities. Under the guidance of the HRBP, you will immerse yourself in JPL, get exposure to different HR disciplines, and learn how HR professionals partner with leaders and employees throughout the organization to achieve overall Lab objectives.

In your role, you might be asked to:

• Support the delivery of HR resources and initiatives and assist with carrying out day-to-day HR operations and activities in the areas of workforce planning, talent management, learning and development, employee relations and compliance.

• Address employee inquiries related to HR policies and procedures.

• Work on assigned projects and assist with the execution of HR programs, such as the annual Talent Planning cycle.

• Collaborate across the HRBP team and partner-HR teams, such as Talent Acquisition and AskHR.

• Participate in meetings with leaders to understand the needs of the business and tailor the delivery of HR support to best support their goals.

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled at least half-time at an accredited local college or university pursuing a Master’s or Doctorate in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, or other major related to work assignment with a graduation date of December 2024 or later.

• Must be available to work during the summer full-time (40 hours per week).

• Must have at least 1 semester or quarter remaining to complete degree.

• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent

• General knowledge of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in Human Resources

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving and negotiation skills.

• Ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships.

• Effectively handles confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to execute and complete assigned projects and tasks.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, analytic and assessment tools

• Impeccable time management, and a self-starter who can work independently but also take direction when needed.

• Experience working collaboratively and successfully with many teams.

• Strong organization, planning, and project management skills.

The typical hourly rate for this job in Pasadena, California depending on education level is $32 in year 1, $34 in year 2, $36 in year 3, $38 in year 4

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.

For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks (https://www.jpl.jobs/benefits-perks)

The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training. Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

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JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.

In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here (https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control) .