Human Resources Intern - Chicago

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) guides the world's most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, the firm has aligned its efforts with three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, Northern Trust serves the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Who You Are

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university with an expected graduate date between December 2027 and Summer 2028
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Interest in Human Resources, talent, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, or related areas, and curious to learn how HR supports partners, business objectives, and organizational success
• Proven analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills through course work and/or previous internship experience
• 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

Pay

Salary is $30.00 USD per hour.

Benefits

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.