Workforce and Rewards Summer Intern - Chicago - College Program 2027

Marsh McLennan • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Workforce and Rewards Summer Intern will join Marsh’s People and Investments business in Chicago in a hybrid role, with at least three days per week in the office. As a Summer Analyst, the intern will support client engagements across industries as an integral member of project teams. The position involves researching and analyzing client challenges and contributing to strategic talent solutions across Rewards, HR Transformation, Talent Strategy, Workforce Planning & Analytics, and Communications.

The role combines research, modeling, problem solving, and client interaction with opportunities to work alongside senior clients and internal experts. The intern will gain practical exposure to Marsh’s integrated People and Investments approach to improving business performance through people.

Requirements

• Progress toward a bachelor’s degree.
• Currently enrolled as a student, with an expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Strong academic achievement demonstrated through rigorous coursework and the ability to balance extracurricular activities.
• Strong interest in human capital consulting.
• Legal authorization to work permanently and on an ongoing basis in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of data analysis, data storytelling, and presentation design.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, willingness to develop new skills, and ability to apply critical thinking and innovative solutions to problems.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate skillfully, engagingly, and proactively.
• Strong time-management skills, including flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs.
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze industry- and organization-specific issues, including business strategy, corporate performance, compensation and rewards practices and trends, global expansion, and talent-management best practices.
• Collect and examine data to develop solutions tailored to client needs.
• Analyze clients’ strategic, financial, and organizational information and provide insights to senior project-team members.
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions to develop client recommendations.
• Prepare client presentations and recommendations for boards of directors, executives, senior management, and HR leaders.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• A vibrant and inclusive culture with talented colleagues and opportunities to create solutions and make an impact.
• A range of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern