Human Resources Intern - Customer Experience

W.W. Grainger • Lake Forest, IL

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About The Position

As an HR Intern at Grainger, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting our HR team and business partners. You'll work directly with the Director of HR on a meaningful summer project, participate in ongoing HR initiatives, and learn how HR drives business results in a Fortune 500 company.

Requirements

• Current bachelor's or master's student (open to master's students entering their final year; bachelor's students encouraged to apply).
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources (HR Generalist, HRBP, or other HR paths).
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; experience with Excel and PowerPoint required, PowerBI a plus.
• Curiosity and problem-solving mindset; able to analyze issues and propose solutions.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills; comfortable working with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to innovate, iterate, and adapt to feedback.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead a defined summer project that addresses a real business need within the HR Customer Experience team.
• Assist with HR programs and process improvements across the business.
• Help analyze HR data and prepare reports for leadership.
• Collaborate with HR team members and cross-functional partners (e.g., Talent, Compensation, Analytics, Legal).
• Attend meetings and contribute to ongoing HR initiatives.
• Gain exposure to the full spectrum of HR Generalist responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees