Human Resources Intern, Summer 2026

Elevance Health • Indianapolis, IN

37d • Hybrid

About The Position

Human Resources Intern, Summer 2026 Location: Indianapolis, IN or Norfolk, VA. This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. A Human Resources Intern will be responsible for supporting our enterprise Human Resources organization. In this internship, you'll gain hands-on experience by being directly embedded within one of our core HR teams -- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), HR Operations, or Total Rewards. Throughout the program, you will contribute meaningfully to projects that enhance organizational effectiveness, talent strategies, and employee experience within a purpose-driven healthcare organization. In this full-time, 12-week internship (May 18th, 2026 - August 7th, 2026) program your work will directly support our mission to improve the health of humanity, while giving you practical exposure to the operational and strategic dimensions of HR. In addition to your team-specific role, you'll participate in a summer-long leadership development series, cross-functional learning sessions, and executive networking opportunities designed to broaden your understanding of the full HR landscape.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Hospitality, or a related discipline at an accredited college or university.
• Ability work in a hybrid work environment in Indianapolis, IN or Norfolk, VA for the duration of the internship (5/18/2026 - 8/7/2026).

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or project experience in HR or talent management.
• Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS) such as Workday.
• Exposure to data analysis, talent acquisition, compensation, or workforce planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Initiative, curiosity, and a drive to make a positive impact on people and processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Interest in the healthcare industry and understanding HR's impact within it.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to impactful HR projects aligned with your assigned team's goals.
• Support process improvements, data management, and analytics within HR systems such as Workday.
• Participate in bi-weekly knowledge shares and mentorship sessions with HR leaders and peers.
• Collaborate with other interns on projects to showcase your learning and innovative ideas.
• Engage in monthly shadowing opportunities to explore other HR disciplines.
• Help promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees