Early Careers: Rewards Intern

Aon Corporation•Chicago, IL

5d•$21 - $27

About The Position

For the high-reaching rising senior seeking a dynamic internship experience, Aon is offering a unique opportunity as a Compensation Consulting Intern within Employee Rewards. Our Talent Solutions practice is forging a new path forward in rewards― one designed around helping clients build thriving and resilient workforces aligned to their strategic organizational goals. The ideal candidate for this role is a team player with impeccable attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and thrives in a collegial, collaborative environment with thoughtful, fun peers. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Employees are the drivers for organizational growth and change. Companies look to have equitable and competitive compensation programs, as they are key factors in attracting and retaining top-level talent that drive innovation in successful companies. The role of Compensation Consultant involves assisting companies in developing tailored programs structured to clients’ specific needs, by utilizing industry leading market data combined with our knowledge and experience in developing programs for leading organizations in multiple industries. Explore Aon’s culture and business areas, developing practical skills vital for the future success and postgraduate opportunities. Engage in weekly spotlights, community outreach events and networking opportunities with peers, fostering an understanding of exceeding client expectations and delivering distinct products and services. Participate in a comprehensive development plan that includes deeply understanding Aon’s business areas, ethical standards, professional environment, networking opportunities, learning internal systems, and honing interpersonal and team-building skills through collaboration events and colleague networking opportunities. Our program offers meaningful exposure to Aon, preparing interns for short-term and long-term career opportunities. Outstanding interns may receive offers to join Aon’s Launch Program, an early careers development opportunity, as a full-time colleague with generous benefits and tangible career path.

Requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Great teammate with independent work capability
Involvement in extracurricular activities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Desire to learn and embody Aon’s values: integrity, client commitment, and community dedication
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills (regression analysis, R, STATA)
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with preference for majors related to: Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Industrial Labor Relations, Industrial Organization, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, and Data Science, and other math-based majors
Rising senior, graduating between December 2026 – June 2027

Responsibilities

Researching and analyzing competitive compensation practices for client engagements
Complete job evaluations, perform benchmarking assessments, and design cash and equity solutions
Hands-on involvement in proprietary survey data analysis and strategic recommendations
Guide simultaneous projects through multiple interim steps, completing work fully and on schedule
Engaging in diverse projects across high-growth industries
Administer and update compensation and financial databases
Opportunity for regular interaction with peer and senior level teammates

Benefits

10-week paid program across various U.S. offices
Engage in challenging client projects
Access to weekly global roundtables with leaders
Personalized one-on-one internship mentoring
Continuous formal and informal feedback
Social outings and community service activities
comprehensive benefits package
agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon
all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself
variety of working style solutions
medical, dental, and vision insurance at the employee’s expense
critical illness insurance
10 Company holidays per calendar year (paid, if eligible)
paid sick leave as provided under state and local law
401(k) savings plan with employer contributions