Human Resources Intern at Financial Health Network

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources, Data Analysis, Project Management, Communication, Organizational Skills, Google Workspace, Asana, AI Tools, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Reporting, Research, Collaboration, Attention To Detail, Growth Mindset

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Human Resources Intern INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Internship Program is designed to provide a structured, hands-on experience that integrates meaningful work with intentional learning and development. Interns are embedded within a team to contribute to real business priorities while gaining exposure to organizational practices, tools, and cross functional collaboration. Throughout the program, interns will engage in project-based work aligned with team goals, participate in curated professional development sessions, and receive ongoing support through regular check-ins and feedback. The program is structured to ensure clarity in expectations, consistency in experience, and accountability in both performance and development. The program also includes phases and key touchpoints such as onboarding, orientation, midpoint feedback, and final presentations or deliverables. These components are designed to support intern engagement, reinforce learning, and provide opportunities for reflection and growth. SCOPE OF INTERNSHIP Reporting to the Senior Director of Talent & Culture, the Human Resources Intern serves as a key member of the Talent team, supporting day-to-day priorities while gaining hands-on experience in how a dynamic HR function operates within a national nonprofit focused on improving financial health for all. The intern will contribute to meaningful projects that span HR operations, systems and technology, data insights, and employee experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply innovative thinking and emerging tools to help shape the future of how we work. The intern should be available to work 40 hours a week beginning June 1st through August 28th. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Currently enrolled Undergraduate or Graduate (current Sophomore or higher) seeking a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s or Ph.D. preferably in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field. LOCATION Chicago, IL 13 WEEK PAID INTERNSHIP $25.00 (Hourly) QUALIFICATIONS * Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders * Strong writing and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail * Dependable, curious, and eager to learn, with a growth mindset and openness to giving and receiving feedback * Comfortable working across documents, spreadsheets, and HR-related tools and systems * Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team * Human Resources industry knowledge preferred * Interest in HR operations, people and culture, learning and development, or nonprofit work preferred * Experience with Google Workspace (Slides, Docs, Sheets), or project management platforms such as Asana preferred. * Curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to explore how they can improve HR processes. RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of the internship could include the following: * Contribute to the build-out of an HR dashboard within current HR system, tracking key people metrics such as headcount, turnover, hiring activity, and culture and employee engagement * Support the design and launch of HR AI-enabled tools, including an FAQ bot and automated employee recognition for key milestones * Analyze feedback from new hire surveys to assess onboarding impact and recommend enhancements to Talent Team * Co-administer internal Financial Health survey to employees including scheduling, communications, and analysis of results * Create a learning and development calendar on the internal intranet to promote available courses, webinars and resources for employees * Collaborate on the development of presentation decks for organization-wide programs facilitated by the Talent team * Support the Talent team on day-to-day HR operations, tasks, and other projects as needed ABOUT FINANCIAL HEALTH NETWORK At Financial Health Network, we are working to improve financial health for all, especially for people who are most vulnerable. We partner with business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to advance solutions that help individuals and communities become more financially resilient and thrive. As an intern, you will participate in a highly collaborative environment where your contributions support meaningful, real-world impact. Through groundbreaking research, advisory work, and cross-sector collaboration, we advance awareness, understanding, and proven best practices in support of improved financial health for all. With offices in Chicago and Washington, DC, Financial Health Network is a highly collaborative environment, seeking interns who share our values [https://finhealthnetwork.org/about/]. We are committed to building a diverse workplace and believe that a wide range of perspectives strengthens our work. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experiences and value the unique perspectives each person brings to our team and organization. TO APPLY If you are energized by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work and gain hands-on experience in a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and a brief statement of interest. We are excited about our internship program and truly appreciate the strong interest from applicants. To ensure an equitable and organized process, all communication should be directed through the application portal. Candidates should refrain from reaching out to individual Financial Health Network team members directly. All applications will be reviewed, and candidates selected to move forward will receive communication no later than April 10.

Responsibilities

The intern will support the Talent team with HR operations, systems, and data insights while contributing to projects like HR dashboard development and AI-enabled tool implementation. They will also assist with employee engagement initiatives, learning and development calendars, and general administrative tasks.