Human Resources Intern, Summer 2026

Northwestern Mutual • Milwaukee, WI

1d • $17 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Human Resources – Internship Internship candidates can expect a fulltime onsite internship program, running from June 1, 2026 through August 7, 2026. This internship opportunity is offered in Milwaukee, WI. Internship candidates who are relocating for the summer internship opportunity are eligible for round-trip airline/train travel and mileage reimbursement to and from your internship location and company-provided housing for the duration of the summer internship program in accordance with the company’s relocation policy. Carefully selected from universities across the country, our interns bring distinctive ideas and perspectives to our organization. Our employees are passionate about building our emerging talent and future leaders. After application and initial screening conversation, interns are interviewed. Selected candidates are hired to a specific team at NM based on their skills and interests, providing exposure to real-world business perspectives through hands-on learning and meaningful work. Along with their day-to-day tasks, interns benefit from having a mentor and participating in professional development workshops, senior leadership Q&A sessions, volunteer initiatives, networking and social events, and more! What You’ll Do: Acquire practical HR and business experience by participating in a variety of activities throughout the entire employee lifecycle including: onboarding, compensation, talent management, and employee relations. See and understand employment law in the workplace, including union matters, compliance and i-9 verifications. Observe and become familiar with HR Technologies like ServiceNow, Workday, HR Acuity, and Tableau. Participate in shadowing opportunities with other teams across the department, gaining exposure to the essential areas of HR. Contribute to a variety of HR projects and initiatives, including records management and data analysis. Who You Are: A fast learner and self-starter – you will work with colleagues who are incredibly talented, and always willing to share knowledge and a helping hand. Your willingness to take ownership of the outlined goals and make things happen is imperative An empowered collaborator - you contribute ideas and initiative to your work with minimal supervision, and actively interact with team members whether near or far A skilled communicator - you quickly elicit feedback, translate requirements, and troubleshoot issues with colleagues at all levels and from a wide variety of backgrounds What You’ll Need:

Requirements

• Rising Junior or rising Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Strong analytical, problem solving, decision-making, and customer service skills
• Intermediate level proficiency using MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word required
• Self-starter who is results-oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, and intellectually curious

Responsibilities

• Acquire practical HR and business experience by participating in a variety of activities throughout the entire employee lifecycle including: onboarding, compensation, talent management, and employee relations.
• See and understand employment law in the workplace, including union matters, compliance and i-9 verifications.
• Observe and become familiar with HR Technologies like ServiceNow, Workday, HR Acuity, and Tableau.
• Participate in shadowing opportunities with other teams across the department, gaining exposure to the essential areas of HR.
• Contribute to a variety of HR projects and initiatives, including records management and data analysis.

Benefits

• Internship candidates who are relocating for the summer internship opportunity are eligible for round-trip airline/train travel and mileage reimbursement to and from your internship location and company-provided housing for the duration of the summer internship program in accordance with the company’s relocation policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees