HR Learning & Development Intern

Grainger Businesses • Lake Forest, IL

6d • $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Grainger is recruiting for a 2026 Summer Intern in Learning & Development (L&D) at our Lake Forest, IL location. The L&D Internship Program is a full-time, paid, 10-week program designed to provide college students with practical experience in learning & development.

Grainger’s L&D Internship Program provides college students with meaningful exposure to the full scope of the HR and Learning & Development function. The intern will gain hands‑on experience creating and improving learning solutions while working closely with L&D professionals and exploring each stage of the learning process—from identifying performance needs to evaluating impact.
In addition, the intern will collaborate with teams across the broader Talent organization, including Talent Acquisition and HR partners, to understand how learning integrates with Grainger’s people strategy and supports team member growth.
You will participate in a variety of development opportunities, including a comprehensive onboarding program, structured learning sessions, meet‑and‑greets with executive leaders, peer mentorship, social events, and more. The role reports to the L&D Manager.

Requirements

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Currently enrolled in a college or university and working towards a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Instructional Design, Adult Learning or a related field
• Strong interest in talent development and employee growth
• Ability to ask insightful questions and propose practical solutions or alternative approaches
• You're excited to learn and willing to jump in and take initiative.
• Proficiency in systems including the following software: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• No Visa sponsorships required now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Experience seeing a business-critical project through from start to finish.
• Collaborate with L&D team members to learn how training programs are designed to help the business and support employee growth.
• Learn how to use the ADDIE instructional design model and apply it to help create or improve training materials like eLearning modules, job aids, and presentations.
• Gain exposure to learning design and development tools and platforms like Adobe Rise, Canva, Brainshark, Camtasia, SucessFactors, Learning Module Systems (LMS), and LinkedIn Learning.
• Support the planning, coordination, and operationalization of learning programs across multiple functions at Grainger.
• Provide input on enhancing learning programs and explore innovative, technology‑driven approaches to improve the end‑to‑end learner experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees