Campus - Human Resources Associate

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible benefits

Well-being program

Job summary

Lilly invites undergraduates to join the HR Foundations Program in Indianapolis, a rotational development track designed to grow future HR leaders. You will experience COE roles, gain exposure to talent management, HR tech, operations, and global benefits while preparing for business-facing HR roles.

After the first year, you’ll move into a role partnering with leaders on talent strategies and workforce planning, with the final six months offering HR Technology & Operations experience to sharpen

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Business/Data Analytics, Organizational Psychology, or a related field, with an expected graduation date of August 2027.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
• Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status for this employment position.

Responsibilities

• Begin your career in Lilly's HR Foundations Program, a rotational development experience designed to build future HR leaders.
• HR Associates will start in an HR Center of Excellence (COE) role, gaining expertise in areas such as Talent Management, HR Technology & Operations, Strategic HR Business Support, or Global Benefits.
• After one year, associates will transition into a business-facing HR role, partnering with leaders to support talent strategies, workforce planning, and organizational initiatives.
• During the final six months, associates will participate in a part-time HRTO (HR Technology & Operations) experience to strengthen technical and analytical capabilities.
• Upon completion, associates will present learnings to the HR Lead Team before transitioning into their first HR role outside the program.

Skills

AI tools

Leadership

Learning agility

Critical thinking

Data interpretation

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Collaboration

HR analytics

Pharma interest

Education

Undergraduate HR/Business/Analytics

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it's work worth doing. If you're driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Organization Overview

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Responsibilities

Begin your career in Lilly's HR Foundations Program, a rotational development experience designed to build future HR leaders. This program provides early-career professionals with broad exposure across the Human Resources function through a combination of specialized and business-facing HR experiences. HR Associates will start in an HR Center of Excellence (COE) role, gaining expertise in areas such as Talent Management, HR Technology & Operations, Strategic HR Business Support, or Global Benefits. After one year, associates will transition into a business-facing HR role, partnering with leaders to support talent strategies, workforce planning, and organizational initiatives. During the final six months of the program, associates will participate in a part-time HRTO (HR Technology & Operations) experience designed to further strengthen their technical and analytical capabilities. Upon completion of the program, associates will present their key learnings and contributions to the HR Lead Team before transitioning into their first HR role outside of the program. The HR Foundations Program is designed to accelerate development through meaningful work, leadership exposure, mentorship, and hands‑on experience, helping associates build the skills, business acumen, and relationships needed for a successful long‑term career in Human Resources at Lilly. As part of Lilly's commitment to innovation, interns will have the opportunity to build fluency with AI tools used across the business. We expect interns to approach these tools with curiosity, apply critical thinking to AI‑assisted work, and always prioritize accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical standards in how they use them.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Business/Data Analytics, Organizational Psychology, or a related field, with an expected graduation date of August 2027.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
• Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Functional Job Skills & Preference

• Prior experience using AI tools (e.g., generative AI platforms, automation tools, or AI-assisted research/analytics tools) in an academic, project, or work setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong learning agility with the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and make data‑informed decisions
• High level of curiosity paired with strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities
• Ability to leverage data to identify trends, generate insights, and support problem‑solving
• Proven problem‑solving abilities and strong collaboration skills
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources, with an emphasis on data‑driven HR practices
• Interest in or exposure to the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Employee Resource Groups

• Africa
• Middle East
• Central Asia (AMECA)
• Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly)
• Chinese Culture Network (CCN)
• EnAble
• Evolve
• Lilly Indian Network (LIN)
• Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA)
• Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies)
• Veterans Leadership Network (VLN)
• Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL)

Compensation and Benefits

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $70,000.00 - $82,000.00 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

#WeAreLilly At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly