Internship – HR – Talent Development (Year-Round)

Baird; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid internship

Job summary

Baird’s HR Talent Development internship in Milwaukee combines hands-on project work and learning opportunities in a hybrid setup. You’ll assist with program coordination, content curation, and design tasks while learning from experienced professionals.

The program runs full-time during summer (37.5–40 hours/week) and part-time during school terms, with start in June 2027. Ideal candidates are pursuing HR, communications, or related degrees, with strong communication, MS Office skills, and an

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in HR, Communications, Marketing, Instructional Design or related field.
• Anticipated graduation May 2028 or later.
• Strong verbal and written communication with professionals.
• Organizational excellence with multiple priorities management.
• Motivation, proactivity and strategic thinking with a learning mindset.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, esp. PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with public speaking and presentations.
• Prior office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support firmwide programming invitations, registrations, materials, logistics, classroom scheduling and evaluation.
• Collect and consolidate learning content for Workday LMS library.
• Research potential new program content with articles and videos.
• Explore and evaluate training, coaching, development and HR topics.
• Assist in design work including infographics and flyers in Word/PowerPoint.
• Review online course content, testing functionality and edits with designers.
• Analyze data through surveys and identify trends.
• Create and deliver presentations at Talent Development team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Public speaking

Organization

Proactivity

Learning mindset

Education

HR / Communications / Marketing degree

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

About The Role

Baird’s Human Resources team is dedicated to attracting, developing, engaging and retaining the best global talent to meet the firm’s mission of being a best place to work. Interns are treated as valuable team members and have the ability to directly contribute to the success of the team while learning from experienced professionals.

About The Role

Baird’s Human Resources team is dedicated to attracting, developing, engaging and retaining the best global talent to meet the firm’s mission of being a best place to work. Interns are treated as valuable team members and have the ability to directly contribute to the success of the team while learning from experienced professionals. Our HR Talent Development team is responsible for supporting talent development programs, instructional design and development and other key talent management initiatives. They closely partner with teams across HR to successfully collaborate and execute on key HR programs and projects. When new HR client needs arise, the team will scope, design a process and manage key client work. The team is made up of agile experts partnering to drive great results for our internal partners and clients. This is a hybrid internship, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in our downtown Milwaukee, WI office and Monday and Friday remote. The intern must be able to work full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week, and work part time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week. We are seeking a local student who can start in June 2027.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Provide coordination and support for firmwide programming including invitations, registration, material preparation, logistics, classroom scheduling, setup and evaluation
• Collect and consolidate learning content, curating for a library of resources in support of Workday, our learning management system
• Research potential new program content to obtain relevant articles and videos in support of learning concepts
• Explore and evaluate training, coaching, development and other HR topics
• Assist in design work including infographic design, brochures, flyers and other communication materials in Word, PowerPoint and other graphic design software
• Review online course content, testing functionality and tracking edits in partnership with program designers
• Analyze data through surveys and identify emerging trends
• Create and deliver presentations at Talent Development team meetings

What You’ll Bring To Baird

• Pursuing a degree in human resources, communications, marketing, instructional design or related degree
• Anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect clearly and professionally with associates and leaders
• Organizational excellence, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate strong attention to detail and ensure high-quality and on-time delivery
• High level of motivation, proactivity and strategic thinking, with a strong commitment to learning and contributing effectively
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Demonstrated interest and adaptability in learning new tools and technologies
• Experience with public speaking and presentations
• Prior experience in an office setting is preferred

About Our Intern Program

Jumpstart your career with Baird’s high-impact summer intern program! You’ll gain real-world experience, connect with inspiring leaders and grow through hands-on projects, mentorship and dynamic events. From our Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day to firmwide networking and professional development, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative culture that values your voice and fuels your future. Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.