2026-2027 Yearlong Talent Acquisition and Records Intern

Chicago Transit Authority • Chicago, IL

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today’s technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.
Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.
Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.
In this role within the Human Resources department’s Talent Acquisition unit, interns will:
Support end-to-end onboarding activities, including 1-9 processing and maintaining accurate, compliant employee onboarding packets and documentation.
Develop and maintain tracking tools (e.g spreadsheets and logs) to monitor employee files, onboarding status, and key HR metrics.
Assist with administrative HR projects and workflow processes that provide hands-on experience with HR systems and process design, supporting readiness for permanent roles.
Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661)

Requirements

• Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university
• Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Good project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Major(s): Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field
• Preferred Level of Education: College junior and above

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end onboarding activities, including 1-9 processing and maintaining accurate, compliant employee onboarding packets and documentation.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools (e.g spreadsheets and logs) to monitor employee files, onboarding status, and key HR metrics.
• Assist with administrative HR projects and workflow processes that provide hands-on experience with HR systems and process design, supporting readiness for permanent roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed