Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) Participant - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) is a three-year rotational program designed to cultivate participants' human resources and self-leadership skills. Each rotation involves hands-on experience, a comprehensive HR curriculum, and a formal mentoring program to prepare individuals for a dynamic career. Participants will explore various HR functions, learn from different leaders, and are expected to challenge the status quo, drive innovation, embrace change, support diverse perspectives, and celebrate others' successes. This program is specifically for internal employees, 2026 Travelers Summer Interns, and Summer Students applying for 2027 Full-time or Intern opportunities. Applications from other candidates will not be considered at this time, but they are encouraged to apply for future postings. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The company does not sponsor H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT for this role.
Requirements
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
- A minimum of 1 year of Human Resources related experience (which may include one or more internship experiences in the Human Resources field).
- Accountability: Strong track record of taking ownership and responsibility for actions and outcomes, performance, and results.
- Analytical and Critical Thinking: Demonstrated aptitude in identifying current or future problems or opportunities, analyzing data, synthesizing and comparing information to understand issues, identifying cause/effect relationships and exploring alternative solutions to support sound decision making.
- Change Management/Resilience: Ability to remain energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands.
- Customer Focus: Proven customer service skills with the ability to provide service excellence to internal or external clients.
- Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrated track record of self and social awareness, empathy and balances confidence with humility.
- Interpersonal: Excellent communication skills with the ability to actively engage with others while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Judgment/Decision Making: Capability of exercising sound judgment, making decisions and committing to a position.
- Leveraging Differences: Proven capacity to works with and include people from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, races, etc. and view those differences as assets to be leveraged to accomplish business goals and objectives.
- Relationship Management: Strong relationship management skills including the ability to seek out, build, foster and maintain productive relationships, networks or alliances to meet goals and achieve results.
- Teamwork: Ability to work together in situations when actions are interdependent, and a team is mutually responsible to produce a result.
- Work Ethic: Possession of a strong drive to do what it takes to get the job done; inquisitive and demonstrates a strong willingness to learn.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.
Responsibilities
- Design competitive and cost-effective total compensation programs, practices and solutions that support management in leading the creation and maintenance of a high-performance culture at Travelers.
- Develop an understanding of issues, state and federal employment law regulations and corporate HR policies and procedures.
- Gain exposure to managing all HR activities for an assigned business group.
- Assist in the development of HR policies and programs by consulting with other HR specialist functions.
- Consult with business partners to develop and maintain external recruitment sources for exempt and non-exempt positions.
- Recruit, interview, assess and place applicants to effectively meet company human resources needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Model the way for others and set a personal example of what is expected.
- Positively challenge processes and identify new and innovative ways to get work done more effectively and efficiently.
- Take initiative, embrace change, actively listen to and support diverse points of view and celebrate the success of others.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
- Paying it Forward Savings Program: When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account.
- Pension Plan: 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: A minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: Tools, discounts and resources to empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.
- Mental Health Program: Access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
