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Job Summary Avient is seeking a motivated individual with a passion for helping people and driving process improvements to join our summer internship program! This opportunity will provide exposure to our HR Centers of Expertise and business partners, and provide the opportunity to be involved in meaningful work, including the ability to interact with senior leaders across the organization. Areas of potential projects and learning opportunities include talent acquisition, talent development, compensation and benefits, and HRIS in a professional, global environment. The selected incumbent will be a part of the wider Avient internship program that promotes and provides opportunities for professional development, networking, cross-functional collaboration, and community involvement. Essential Functions * Acts as a contributing member of the HR team - working directly with a Center of Expertise or in projects across multiple aspects of the HR function. * Gains exposure to domestic and international operations within HR and knowledge of Avient practices. * Contributes to projects and initiatives led by HR with the ability to lead portions directly. * Presents key learnings and results to the leadership team at the conclusion of internship. * Other projects and responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience * Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in human resources or related field. * Prior internship experience a plus, but not required. Additional Qualifications * Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact with individuals across the organization. * Ability to work as part of a team with excellent collaboration skills across other functions and with business partners. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities including good time management skills, organizational skills, and taking accountability for tasks and issues. * Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills. * Quick thinking, initiative taking, thirst for learning and unafraid to be out of comfort zone. * Desire to learn and develop within the field of human resources. Competencies * Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development. Physical Demands * The following characteristics are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position: (1) standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time, (2) talking and listening and (3) working in an office environment where noise level is low to moderate Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements * Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. Security includes physical security and cyber security. Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ag