Operations, People & Strategy Consulting Internship-Summer 2026
About The Position
At Wipfli, people count. At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity. Role Summary This internship offers a hands-on, rotational experience within Wipfli’s Organizational Performance (OP) group. Interns will engage in client-facing and internal projects that span areas of strategy, operations, people, and talent. The program is designed to provide exposure to real-world consulting across multiple dimensions of organizational effectiveness
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Organizational Leadership, Management, Engineering, Human Resources, Economics or other related field.
- Above average class performance as demonstrated by college GPA; Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to build and foster professional business relationships
- Desire to help companies maximize value by leveraging technology and process improvement
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Wipfli will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status)
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of accounting principles is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist in analyzing business performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
- Support the development of strategic frameworks and operational models
- Assist in supporting change management efforts including training and communication plans.
- Participate in the evaluation of software solutions.
- Recommend and help implement process enhancements using lean methodologies.
- Support initiatives related to employee engagement, leadership development, and talent optimization
- Utilize tools and software for performance management and succession planning
- Develop communication materials and engagement strategies to support adoption
- Proactively engage in training and learning opportunities to enhance your related skills
Benefits
- paid sick leave
- access to free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
