Intern - Human Resources Generalist

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking exceptional college students for its Summer Internship Program in HR. This 10-week program (June – mid August) offers meaningful projects, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration in compensation, talent acquisition, and more.

You will gain hands-on experience, participate in development workshops, and deliver a final presentation to management highlighting your contributions over the summer.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Ability to commit to a full time 10-week internship program.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of support to HR Centers of Excellence (compensation, talent acquisition, talent management, benefits, and shared services).
• Contribute to strategy for continuously improving the employee experience.
• Participate in projects that involve analytical and problem-solving activities.
• Gain foundational knowledge and exposure across HR Centers of Excellence and HR Shared Services.
• Create and present a final presentation for management highlighting work accomplished.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

College student

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture .

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:

The Hanover’s Internship Program provides college students with the opportunity to work on a variety of critical business assignments, test your skills, use your academic knowledge, and match your interests to a real job.
Through the 10-week summer program (June – mid August), You will:

• Take on meaningful projects and work alongside some of the very best talent in the industry
• Be supported and mentored by a community of exceptional talent (leaders, managers, subject matter experts and recent graduates)
• Participate in a cross-functional team building project focused on corporate philanthropy
• Attend weekly development workshops with your intern peers
• Join in engagement and social activities with other interns

We recruit highly skilled students for potential future full-time employment opportunities, upon graduation.

Our Human Resources team is seeking exceptional college students for our Summer Internship Program, which provides meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as rewarding career path options.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Provide a wide range of support to one or more HR Centers of Excellence ( i.e. compensation, talent acquisition, talent management, benefits, and shared services ) .
• Contribute to the strategy of continuously improving the employee experience.
• P articipate in projects that allow you to p erform analytical and problem - solving activities .
• Gain foundational knowledge & exposure across HR Centers of Excellence and HR Shared Services.
• Create and present a final presentation for management and leadership members at the close of the internship program highlighting the work you accomplished throughout the summer.

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
• Ability to commit to a full time 10-week internship program
• Ability to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve and leverage available resources
• Working knowledge of Excel

EEO statement:

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: [e-mail] and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.

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Compensation:

The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.