Human Resources Intern - Chicago

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

As an intern at Northern Trust, you will have the opportunity to build relevant skills, work on meaningful projects, and participate in a collaborative program designed to support your early career development. You will work directly with your team on day-to-day tasks while joining internship program events to develop new skills, network with senior leaders, and connect with fellow interns in the program. Through hands-on experience, meaningful project work, and exposure to a dynamic global business, you will begin to see how your interests can grow into a long-term career at Northern Trust. A recruiter will work with you to determine the best team placement given your interests, skill set, and relevant experience.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college/university with an expected graduate date between December 2027 and Summer 2028
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Interest in Human Resources, talent, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, or related areas, and are curious to learn how HR supports partners, business objectives, and organizational success
• Proven analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills through coursework and/or previous internship experience
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurricular involvement
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Responsibilities

• Support HR initiatives by assisting with program coordination, communications, reporting, and partner engagement activities.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and develop insights that support decision-making and program effectiveness.
• Contribute to inclusion and employee experience initiatives that foster a culture of belonging and support partner development.
• Partner with team members to improve processes, documentation, dashboards, or tools that enhance the delivery of talent and development programs.
• Conduct research on industry trends and best practices related to talent management, leadership development, learning, and inclusion, and share recommendations with the team.

Benefits

• retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• paid time off
• parental and caregiver leave
• life & accident insurance
• other voluntary and well-being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern