Morningstar Internship Program – People & Culture Intern 2027 (Campus)

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to %

Life insurance

Health benefits

Paid volunteering days

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Morningstar is offering a People & Culture Internship in Chicago to gain hands-on HR exposure. You will support HR operations, contribute to analytics projects, and work on program development and internal communications, while collaborating with HR teammates and business partners.

The program welcomes students in their final year, emphasizes mentorship and a defined ten-week project structure, and provides a hybrid work environment with weekly in-person collaboration.

Qualifications

• Between 0-2 years of professional work experience.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (in your second or third year of study).
• Strong interest in Human Resources and organizational development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated leadership or involvement in campus organizations or previous internship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support HR operations and service delivery by improving internal processes and documentation.
• Assist with projects related to analytics, process improvement, program development, and internal communications.
• Collaborate with HR team members and business partners to support organizational initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Group

Morningstar's Internship Program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to our mission-driven culture. As a People & Culture Intern, you'll be part of a cohort of interns across the company, participating in training, mentorship, and networking opportunities while contributing meaningfully to our HR operations. We welcome students from all majors and backgrounds who are curious, collaborative, and passionate about making an impact. This internship is ideal for those interested in exploring a career in Human Resources and gaining exposure to multiple HR domains.

The Program

We created the Morningstar Summer Internship Program for college students entering their final year as a first step towards successful, long-term careers in any professional field. Participants will contribute to different aspects of Morningstar's business through ten-week- individual and group projects, learning about the financial services and securities industries, and gaining critical business development skills. Our interns receive hands-on mentoring from their colleagues and the People & Culture team to help them succeed at Morningstar.

Job Responsibilities

Support HR operations and service delivery by improving internal processes and documentation. Assist with projects related to analytics, process improvement, program development, and internal communications. Collaborate with HR team members and business partners to support organizational initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Between 0-2 years of professional work experience.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree (in your second or third year of study).
• Strong interest in Human Resources and organizational development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated leadership or involvement in campus organizations or previous internship experience is a plus.

A resume is required to apply.

Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. in this position.

Location

Chicago

Compensation

$25 per hour

Compensation and Benefits

• Financial Health 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
• Stock Ownership Potential
• Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
• Physical Health Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
• Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
• Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
• Emotional Health Trust-Based Time Off
• 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
• 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
• Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
• Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Health Charitable Matching Gifts program
• Dollars for Doers volunteer program
• Paid volunteering days 15+
• Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change.

Morningstar Development Program Morningstar is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and other personnel matters—without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.