Human Capital Internship

Cerity Partners•Chicago, IL

19h

About The Position

Are you a college student looking for an internship experience that will be demanding and fast moving? Do you want to work with a collaborative team that believes in putting people first and holding each other accountable? Would you like to be part of a team who works to empower, assist, guide, motivate and support others? If yes, we believe you would be an outstanding fit for our summer internship program. Here at Cerity Partners, our Human Capital (HC) team is critical to the growth of the firm, and we know that HC can transform lives and strategically grow our business. Human Capital Interns will participate in projects and assignments across all pillars of Human Capital in support of our 2026 initiatives. This role provides an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the human resources function within an organization. This is a paid internship program (30-40 hours/week) and a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in a professional environment. This role is ideal for someone looking for authentic exposure to the financial industry at a nationally recognized registered investment advisory.

Requirements

College student looking for an internship experience
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a professional environment
Authentic exposure to the financial industry at a nationally recognized registered investment advisory

Responsibilities

Participate in HC team, operational and project meetings as requested
Data administration and auditing for quality
Work visa data review and update
Organization of colleague documents and staging to later integrate into system colleague record
Assist with electronic file cleanup and staging for system integration
Assist in the creation of a manual that documents procedures within the HC department
Participate in daily activities such as processing mail and reviewing and assigning tickets in Happy Fox
Assist with data gathering for talent framework and competency model
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Partners on process improvement initiatives, including building and maintaining a standardized job description library and early talent campaign creation in Workday
Support employer branding efforts by auditing current brand presence and contributing to the development of recruitment marketing content and candidate-facing materials
Support the CP Intern Program by gathering feedback and insights from current interns to develop strategic recommendations that elevate the 2027 summer program, including initiatives aimed at achieving recognition as a top-ranked internship program