2027 Summer Intern - Human Resources

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan offers an HR internship that provides a rotational experience across Talent Strategy, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partner teams.

You will gain hands-on exposure to multiple HR functions, develop skills in communication, analytics, and project support, and participate in community outreach activities. The program emphasizes collaboration, learning, and potential future opportunities within BCBSM.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Enrollment in college/university or Master’s/PhD program for duration of internship.
• Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems and support management with recommendations.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, and organizational structure.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to learn about communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This internship will be a collaboration between the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Talent Strategy and Process, Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partner teams. This will allow for a rotational period within each team to help support corporate functions. You will have the opportunity to work within each team to gain knowledge of our organization and allow exposure to different departments within HR. The ideal applicant will be pursuing a Human Resource related degree.

The Internship Program at BCBSM is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. Interns will gain practical hands-on work experience as well as a solid understanding of the health insurance industry. Our program is an excellent way for interns to get a good start on their careers by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, and networking with employees throughout our organization, which could potentially allow interns to build a future career at BCBSM.

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist
  management with implementation of solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
• Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master’s/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
• Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.