Human Resources Intern - Chicago

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Professional development workshops

Lunch & Learns

Job summary

Northern Trust offers a ten-week HR internship in Chicago that provides exposure to talent management, organizational effectiveness, and employee experience initiatives. You will collaborate with a team on day-to-day HR tasks, participate in program events, and develop skills through hands-on projects and leadership interactions.

You will gain experience analyzing HR data, coordinating programs, and contributing to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
• GPA of at least 3.0.
• Interest in HR, talent, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, or related areas.
• Proven analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurricular involvement.

Responsibilities

• Support HR initiatives by assisting with program coordination, communications, reporting, and partner engagement.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and develop insights that support decision‑making.
• Contribute to inclusion and employee experience initiatives that foster a culture of belonging and support partner development.
• Partner with team members to improve processes, documentation, dashboards, or tools that enhance the delivery of talent and development programs.
• Conduct research on industry trends and best practices related to talent management, leadership development, learning, and inclusion, and share recommendations with the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (in progress)

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Who You Are

• You are pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college/university with an expected graduate date between December 2027 and Summer 2028
• You have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• You have an interest in Human Resources, talent, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, or related areas, and are curious to learn how HR supports partners, business objectives, and organizational success
• You have proven analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills through course work and/or previous internship experience
• You have demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurricular involvement

What You’ll Do

As an intern at Northern Trust, you will have the opportunity to build relevant skills, work on meaningful projects, and participate in a collaborative program designed to support your early career development. You will work directly with your team on day-to-day tasks while joining internship program events to develop new skills, network with senior leaders, and connect with fellow interns in the program. Through hands‑on experience, meaningful project work, and exposure to a dynamic global business, you will begin to see how your interests can grow into a long‑term career at Northern Trust. A recruiter will work with you to determine the best team placement given your interests, skill set, and relevant experience.

The Program

• Ten weeks
• Located in Chicago, IL

What You’ll Gain

• Support HR initiatives by assisting with program coordination, communications, reporting, and partner engagement activities.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and develop insights that support decision‑making and program effectiveness.
• Contribute to inclusion and employee experience initiatives that foster a culture of belonging and support partner development.
• Partner with team members to improve processes, documentation, dashboards, or tools that enhance the delivery of talent and development programs.
• Conduct research on industry trends and best practices related to talent management, leadership development, learning, and inclusion, and share recommendations with the team.

Program Opportunities

• Professional development workshops
• Lunch & Learns with Leadership
• Intern Cross‑Functional Project Presentation
• Intern volunteer event
• Social events
• Ongoing learnings at enterprise-wide level
• Mentorship and networking opportunities

Sample Future Career Paths/Tracks

• Human Resources Analyst

Salary Range

Salary is $30.00 USD per hour.

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well‑being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.