People Team Intern

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

8d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Internships at UnitedHealth Group. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that’s dramatically shaping our entire health care system. UnitedHealth Group internship opportunities will provide a hands-on view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. You’ll work side by side with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. So here we are. You have a lot to learn. We have a lot to do. It’s the perfect storm. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Our People Team Interns will support dynamic, business-driven projects across the People Team, contributing to operational execution, data management, and process improvement initiatives. This role is designed to provide exposure to multiple functional areas, including People Operations, Talent, Analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI. Our Internship was created to be intentionally flexible and aligned to real-time business priorities, enabling the intern to gain hands-on experience, develop structured problem-solving skills, and contribute to initiatives that enhance team effectiveness and organizational outcomes.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree
Proven solid organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team-based environments
Proven solid written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a willingness to learn
Ability to work onsite in Eden Prairie, MN five days per week for the full 10-week duration of the internship

Nice To Haves

Academic background in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Business, or analytical disciplines (e.g., Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Finance, Communications, Hospitality, or related fields)
Demonstrated ability to translate academic or extracurricular experiences into structured thinking, problem-solving, or execution
Leadership or coordination experience in team-based environments
Experience with data, analytics, customer-facing, or event-based roles
Experience with or interest in AI tools or emerging technologies
Demonstrated curiosity about organizations, talent, and culture

Responsibilities

Provide data entry and data quality support across People Team systems and tools
Assist with AI prompt development and testing to improve workflow efficiency and innovation
Support process execution, documentation, and continuous improvement of existing workflows
Contribute to project work across functions such as People Business Partner, Talent, Analytics, and Compensation
Organize, track, and maintain project deliverables, timelines, and outputs
Partner with team members to translate business needs into structured tasks and actionable outputs
Support initiatives aligned with evolving business priorities