Human Resource Intern (Summer Internship 6/7/2027 - 8/13/2027)

GGP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance changes starting day

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Volunteer hours

Job summary

GGP seeks a Human Resources Intern in Chicago to support Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, Learning & Development, and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. You will collaborate with teams and senior leaders on project-based work while developing professional skills in a real estate environment.

You will assist with materials, maintain HR resources, track initiatives, and help with meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in College or University with an undergrad degree expected by 2027/2028.
• Strong written and verbal communication, proactive and organized.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in HR projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Assist in materials preparation: guides, org charts, presentations, checklists.
• Maintain HR SharePoint pages and self-service resources.
• Track progress of assigned HR initiatives and report updates.
• Upload information to employee personnel files.
• Respond to inquiries about HR policies, benefits, and matters.
• Assist in scheduling meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Data analysis in Excel

Pivot tables

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Location

GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we’re committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we’re shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve

Job Description

As a Human Resources Intern, you will work largely on a project-based assignment supporting our Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partner, Learning & Development, Diversity & Inclusion, and HR Services functions at the company. You will have the opportunity to partner across teams and senior leaders to learn from them as they have built extraordinary careers in commercial real estate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in projects with various stakeholders on the HR team.

• Assist HR team with the preparation of materials, including but not limited to Quick Reference Guides, Organizational Charts, Presentations, and Checklists/Tracking Spreadsheets.

• Aid in maintaining HR SharePoint pages utilized by employees for self-service resources and up-to-date information.

• Track, monitor and communicate the progress of assigned initiatives.

• Upload requested information into the employee personnel file.

• Respond to assigned inquiries regarding HR policies, memos, employee benefits, and other HR-related matters.

• Assist in the scheduling and planning of meetings and trainings.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in College or University (Undergrad degree by December 2027 - May 2028 Preferred) with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field

• Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development.

• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal, creative, analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

• Highly motivated to succeed in a team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis using functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIF, COUNTIF, and pivot tables.

• Experience building and maintaining complex spreadsheets.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Compensation

• Salary type: Non-Exempt

• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

• Hourly Compensation: $22.50

Benefit Information

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
• 401(k) Company matching
• 401(k) Vests on Day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid Parental Leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• Childcare Assistance
• Commuter benefits
• A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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