Variable Human Resources Intern

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RANGE: $22.00 - $24.00/hour

The City of Lakewood Human Resources Department is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated intern to assist with process documentation and workflow mapping. This internship provides valuable hands-on experience in analyzing, documenting, and improving internal HR processes. The intern will work closely with HR staff to support ongoing efforts to improve efficiency, standardization, and training across the department.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity.  Their work schedule is based on business need.  This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Partner with HR staff to explore current workflows and pinpoint opportunities for documentation or process enhancement.
• Create clear and consistent documentation of workflows, checklists, and process maps using tools such as Word, Excel, or Visio.
• Organize and update job aids for internal HR use.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or duplications in existing processes and flag them for review.
• Assist with version control, formatting, and labeling of process documentation for easy access.
• Provide support for special projects related to operational improvements or system transitions.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received: Human Resources Business Partner

Supervision Exercised: None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Attention to Detail: Ability to capture and record step-by-step processes with precision and clarity.

• Written Communication Skills: Strong writing skills to draft clear, organized, and professional documentation and procedures
• Process Mapping Knowledge: Familiarity with or willingness to learn process mapping tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Visio, or flowcharting in Word/Excel).
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex workflows and identify areas for improvement or simplification.
• Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage effectively with HR team members to gather information and feedback.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to balance multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Confidentiality and Professionalism: Understands the importance of handling sensitive employee or organizational information with discretion.
• Adaptability: Comfortable learning new tools or systems and adjusting to evolving project priorities.
• Interest in Human Resources: General understanding of or curiosity about HR functions and operations.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Willingness to ask questions and offer creative ideas for improving efficiency or clarity in HR processes.

Technological Skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Lucidchart or Microsoft Visio (preferred)
• OneDrive
• Adobe Acrobat
• Workday or other HRIS (preferred)
• Microsoft Teams

Education and Experience

• Education:  Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Experience:  Experience with administrative tasks, documentation, or process improvement is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.

LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Physical Demands

• Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
• Sit, stand or be stationary
• Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
• Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc.
• Walk, ascend, descend on both even and uneven terrain
• Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color

Environmental Conditions may include

• Office settings

Physical Requirements – No Physical Needed

• Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or positions from all levels up to 30 lbs with or without assistance

The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor. 

The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.  

Pay Range

$14.81-$57.41

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.