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Human Resources Intern Chicago


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 30 - 30
Posted: 4 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Northern Trust


As a global leader in innovative wealth management asset servicing asset management and banking services Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the worlds most successful individuals families corporations and institutions.


Since 1889 we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service Expertise and Integrity. Together they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees whom we call partners and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.


With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.



WHO YOU ARE

  • You are pursuing a bachelors degree at an accredited college/university with an expected graduate datebetweenDecember 2027andSummer 2028

  • You have a minimum GPA of 3.0

  • You have an interest in Human Resources talent organizational effectiveness employee experience or related areas and are curious to learn how HR supportspartnersbusinessobjectives andorganizationalsuccess

  • You have proven analytical quantitative and problem-solving skills through courseworkand/orpreviousinternship experience

  • You havedemonstratedleadership and teamwork through projects andextracurricular involvement

WHAT YOULL DO

As an intern at Northern Trust you will have the opportunity to build relevant skills work on meaningful projects andparticipatein 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 todeterminethe best team placement given your interests skill set and relevant experience.

THE PROGRAM:

  • Ten weeks

  • Located in Chicago IL

WHAT YOULL GAIN:

  • Support HR initiatives byassistingwith program coordination communications reporting and partner engagement activities.

  • Analyze HR data toidentifytrends 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

Salary Range:

Salary is $30.00 USD per hour.

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. 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 Trusts 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.


Reasonable Accommodation


Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.


Required Experience:

Intern


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