Human Resources Internship - Insure Your Future

Wellmark, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmark invites motivated students to join the 2027 Summer Internship Program in Des Moines. The Human Resources Internship provides hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding and employee benefits while you develop professional skills within the health insurance industry.

You will collaborate with HR teams, support meaningful assignments, and build relationships across the organization. The program begins May 2027 and offers a hybrid schedule at our Des Moines headquarters, with

Qualifications

• Current sophomore pursuing a bachelor’s degree in HR, business, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and motivate others.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR team with meaningful internship projects.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee-benefits related tasks.
• Engage in internship program activities and network with peers and leaders.
• Contribute to program objectives and participate in team collaborations.

Education

Current sophomore pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resources Internship - Insure Your Future

• Intern
• Department: Internships
• Pay Grade: 1

Why choose an internship with Wellmark?We strive to offer meaningful work thatassistsin your professional development and provides value to the team. Youwill gain valuable experience within the health insurance industry and put the skills and knowledgeyou’veacquiredin school to practice this summer during our2027Summer Internship Program. Youwill have the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and leaders within the industry, network with fellow internship program participants, and gain practical, hands‑on work experience.

Ifyou’reeager to learn, collaborate with others,demonstrateyour potential, develop customer‑focused solutions, and grow into an exciting career, we hopeyou’llconsider an internship with us!

Whatdoes theHuman ResourcesDivisiondo?Our Human Resourcesteamsupports leaders and employees throughout the organization, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culturewhereeveryonecan reach their full potential. We work collaboratively to enhancethe employeeexperience,includingeverything from recruitment and onboarding to professional development and employee benefits.

What projects might I support?Although subject to change, examples ofworkyou will be contributing to include:

• Collaboratewith variousHuman Resourceteam membersto completemeaningful assignmentsthat fosterinterpersonal relationshipsandprovideexposure toteams acrosstheWellmark organization
• Support projectand operational workwhere you willleverageproblem solving skills, completeresearchdeliverables,utilizecommunication skills (written, verbal, facilitation) and collaborate onresults‑oriented approaches
• Engage in programs and networking opportunities tostrengthen business acumen inthehealth care industry
• Support internship program bymotivatingand drivingparticipationamong your intern peers tofullyengage with opportunities available throughout the summer

Ready to bring your strengths to Wellmark?Here’swhat’snext!

This internship will start in May of 2027, working a hybrid schedule from our headquarters in Des Moines.

• Must be a currentsophomorepursuing abachelor's degree inhuman resources, business administration, communications,journalism,marketing,or relatedprogram
• Ability to build relationships and motivate others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively work withvariousbusiness areas
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to adapt to changingenvironments, strong customerrelationsand problem‑solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at [e-mail]

At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please refer to the following resources: Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Wellmark supports and expects the responsible use of AI for our workforce! We welcome the responsible use of these tools by job seekers as well and are interested in learning from you; you will have an opportunity in the application process to share which tools you used and how you applied them.