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Pacific Seafood · 2 days ago

HR Benefits Intern

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Pacific Seafood is an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace. They are seeking an ambitious and collaborative intern to support the development and execution of wellness initiatives and assist in the operations of the benefits department.

AquacultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingLogisticsRecipesSeafoodSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning and execution of wellness initiatives

Review current benefits communications and effectiveness

Analyze team member demographics to tailor communication strategies

Identify underutilized benefits and propose enhancements

Develop alternative communication formats (e.g., video, PSU, etc.)

Create a monthly engagement calendar for benefits and wellness programs

Utilize PayScale/Playfactors to build out pay structures for system-wide deployment

Conduct data analysis on benefits utilization and employee engagement

Collaborate with HR and marketing teams to align messaging and outreach

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Data AnalysisMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsOrganizational BehaviorEmployee Wellness ProgramsMarketing StrategyVisual/Marketing AcuityVideo Editing ToolsTime ManagementTeam Collaboration

Required

Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2026, in: Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Or a closely related field

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Strong communication skills; open and collaborative

Eagerness to learn and contribute to team initiatives

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Strong organizational and time management abilities

Basic PC knowledge

Preferred

Visual/marketing acuity (e.g., design thinking, content creation)

Experience with communication platforms or video editing tools

Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Prior experience in: Organizational Behavior, Data Analysis, Internal Communications, Employee Wellness Programs, Marketing Strategy

Benefits

Paid Sick Time

Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members

Product purchase program