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

GGP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

GGP is seeking an HR Intern to rotate through Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, Inclusion and HR Services. You’ll gain hands-on experience, shadow teams, and deliver a capstone project to leadership.

This role emphasizes analytics, stakeholder communication, and process improvement. You will build a network across the organization, develop professional skills, and work with senior leaders while supporting HR initiatives in a fast-paced retail real estate

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with 2027–2028 graduation preference.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel with advanced functions and pivot tables; MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to HR projects across Talent Acquisition, HRBP, L&D, Inclusion, and HR Services.
• Create HR materials, guides, and tracking spreadsheets for operations.
• Analyze data, monitor initiatives, and report progress to stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements and support HR communications.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Location

GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

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 rotate across each of our HR functions (Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, Inclusion, and HR Services), and learn how each area contributes to the employee experience and business success. Within each rotation, you will gain hands‑on experience and an inside look at each team’s work through meetings, current initiatives, and opportunities to shadow colleagues in a variety of HR roles. Throughout the internship, you will build your network across the organization, connect with senior leaders, strengthen your professional skills, and showcase your ideas through a capstone project presented to Company leadership.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects within each function of the HR team.
• Design and develop HR materials and resources, including quick reference guides, presentations, training, and tracking spreadsheets.
• Turn information into insights by analyzing data, monitoring initiatives, and communicating progress and findings to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and implement innovative ideas to streamline HR processes.
• Maintain HR SharePoint pages utilized by employees for self‑service resources and up‑to‑date information.
• Respond to assigned inquiries regarding HR policies, resources, and other HR‑related matters.
• Coordinate meetings and trainings, and other HR activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in College or University (undergrad degree by December 2027 - May 2028 preferred) working towards 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, including experience building and maintaining complex spreadsheets. Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis using functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIF, COUNTIF, and pivot tables.
• Experience with PowerPoint and Word, including building presentations and creating professional memos, templates and other business materials.

Compensation

• Salary type: Non-Exempt
• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Hourly Compensation: $22.50

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. #GGP