Human Resources Intern | Chicago

Job highlights
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Qualifications
You are pursuing a bachelor’s degree and/or degree in Human Resources at an accredited college/university with an expected graduate date of December 2025 through Summer 2026
You have a minimum GPA of 3.0
You have an interest in and are curious to learn more about the different human resource functions
You have proven analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills through course work, projects, and/ or previous internship experience
You have demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and/or extracurricular involvement
You have strong written and verbal communications skills
You have an ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Federal law requires that employees be legally authorized to work in the United States
Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment authorization
Volunteer event
Benefits
You will work directly with your team on day-to-day tasks with weekly program events to work on new skills, network with senior leaders and socialize as an intern community
Ten weeks
Lunch & Learns with Leaders
Intern Case Challenge Project
Mentorship and networking opportunities
Human Resources Compensation Analyst
Human Resources Learning & Development
Responsibilities
As an intern at Northern Trust you will have the opportunity to spend ten weeks working on meaningful projects, developing relevant skills to jump start your career while joining our inclusive and relational culture
Provide general support to the HR team on a variety of projects and tasks depending on the area of specialty
Participate in employee engagement activities helping to organize events and initiatives that promote company culture
Contribute to research on HR best practices , policies, and labor laws
Job description
About Northern Trust

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 188+.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Please note: Each applicant has the opportunity to apply to a maximum of 3 job postings per recruitment season in North America. Please do not create multiple email addresses to apply to additional opportunities.

Posting Close Date: October 11, 2024 11:5+pm Central, unless the class is filled before that date. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible as programs will close once positions are filled.

Who You Are
• You are pursuing a bachelor’s degree and/or degree in Human Resources at an accredited college/university with an expected graduate date of December 2025 through Summer 2026.
• You have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• You have an interest in and are curious to learn more about the different human resource functions
• You have proven analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills through course work, projects, and/ or previous internship experience
• You have demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and/or extracurricular involvement
• You have strong written and verbal communications skills
• You have an ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Federal law requires that employees be legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment authorization

What You’ll Do

As an intern at Northern Trust you will have the opportunity to spend ten weeks working on meaningful projects, developing relevant skills to jump start your career while joining our inclusive and relational culture. You will work directly with your team on day-to-day tasks with weekly program events to work on new skills, network with senior leaders and socialize as an intern community. A recruiter will work with you to determine the best team placement given your interests, skill set and relevant experience.

The Program
• Ten weeks
• Located in Chicago, IL

Program Opportunities
• Lunch & Learns with Leaders
• Professional development workshops
• Social events
• Intern Case Challenge Project
• Volunteer event
• Mentorship and networking opportunities

Sample Projects
• Provide general support to the HR team on a variety of projects and tasks depending on the area of specialty
• Participate in employee engagement activities helping to organize events and initiatives that promote company culture
• Contribute to research on HR best practices , policies, and labor laws

Sample Career Paths
• Human Resources Compensation Analyst
• Human Resources Learning & Development
• Human Resources Data Analytics
• Human Resources Service Center

Working With Us

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.