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Workforce Transformation Intern - Summer 2027

Grant Thornton (US) · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
HybridOTHR$37/hrFull-time

Why Become a Workforce Transformation Intern at Grant Thornton?

Ever wonder how companies navigate major change, launch new technologies, or create better experiences for their employees? That’s where we come in. At Grant Thornton, our Advisory professionals don’t just solve problems, they help organizations transform how they operate, grow, and succeed. We challenge the status quo, bring bold ideas to the table, and help clients navigate some of their most complex business transformations. As a Workforce Transformation Intern, you’ll get a front-row seat to large-scale transformation initiatives that impact how people work every day.

Your Day-to-Day May Include:

  • Supporting project teams on workforce transformation, HR, payroll, and organizational change initiatives
  • Conducting research and gathering information to help teams solve client challenges
  • Helping create presentations, communications, and other project materials
  • Aiding with meeting planning, notes, action items, and project coordination activities
  • Reviewing and organizing data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities
  • Collaborating with colleagues across teams to support client deliverables and project goals
  • Contributing ideas and bringing a fresh perspective to client and internal initiatives
  • BUILDING CONSULTING, COMMUNICATION, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Technical Skills, Qualifications, and Abilities:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Human Capital Management, Business Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology or a related field
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
  • Demonstrated digital fluency through the effective use of technology, data, and basic AI technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making
  • Demonstrated ability to work in teams and deliver against tight deadlines in dynamic environments; this may be demonstrated via university projects, internships, self-study, community building, or work experience
  • Effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts both in written and verbal formats
  • Intellectual curiosity, and motivation to develop professionally, including industry recognized professional certifications
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
  • Critical thinkers that are ready to learn and strategically solve problems on a variety of projects across different functional areas
  • Ability to remain agile, work in ambiguous environments, “can-do” attitude
  • Positive, client-focused mindset
  • The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed
  • The willingness and ability to work at various client sites as needed

About Us

We believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

About The Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how: Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site. Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
  • Pay for firm holidays within the internship period

Additional Details

  • Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
  • Reasonable Accommodation Policy
  • Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
  • Massachusetts Lie Detector Test Prohibition

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