Job Descriptions

Full Time

Consumer Packaged Goods

PepsiCo – Human Resources Representative

PepsiCo is one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies with over $62 billion in net revenue in 2016 and a global portfolio of diverse and beloved brands. We have a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes 22 brands that in 2016 each generated more than $1 billion in estimated annual retail sales. PepsiCo’s products are sold in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo’s strength is its people. We are over 250,000 game changers, mountain movers and history makers, scattered around the world, and united by a shared set of values and goals. We believe that acting ethically and responsibly is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing to do for our business. At PepsiCo, we aim to deliver top-tier financial performance over the long term by integrating sustainability into our business strategy, leaving a positive imprint on society and the environment. We call this Performance with Purpose. For more information on PepsiCo and the possibilities it holds, visit www.pepsico.com.

Functional Description:

Being part of the HR team at PepsiCo requires that you help create a culture, which encourages teamwork, decision making and ownership of the business results. Our full-time HR Representatives are required to play a broad HR generalist role within a manufacturing, operations or sales client group. In partnership with the lead HR Manager or Director, the HR Representative takes an active role to help support an employee base of between 400 and 1,000 associates. You will have real responsibility day one serving in a broad HR role as a functional expert, business partner, and enabler for the organization through a strategic approach that leverages your academic knowledge and personal capabilities. 

What you can expect:

Organization enabling is the ability to add significant value to the organization. You will do this by leveraging your functional knowledge and skills with the needs of the business in ways that create measurable results. Creating valuable change in line with the business agenda defines our overall contribution to the results of the business unit. As a new HR Representative at PepsiCo, we reserve a spot for you at the leadership table, but it’s up to you to earn your voice and make an impact.

In this role, you will be called upon to:

  • Understand the business operations from both a strategic and tactical perspective.
  • Accurately diagnose organization issues, develop solutions and implement action plans.
  • Support and guide PepsiCo Unit Leaders, Team Leaders and Employees regarding Company policies, HR programs administration and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are handled consistently and in a timely manner.
  • Assist leadership in managing performance and developing succession plans.
  • Ensure activities are in compliance with all state and federal employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO and FLSA).
  • Manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Be a confident communicator, (including both written and verbal skills) and effectively present to all levels of the organization, including the senior leadership team.

What we’re looking for:

  • Self-starting individuals who possess the passion and drive to win.
  • Resilience and adaptability to solve problems.
  • Ability to discern priorities and remain organized as business needs evolve.
  • Strong work ethic and heightened sense of urgency to operate successfully in a fast paced environment.
  • Proven leadership throughout your academic career (on- or off- campus).
  • Previous internship experience in consumer products or manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
  • Pursuing a master’s degree in Human Resources.
  • Willing and able to work flexible hours as necessary.
  • Willing and able to relocate at time of hire and as your career progresses within the organization.

Financial Services/Tech

Synchrony – Business Leadership Program

Synchrony’s Business Leadership Program (Full-Time) is a two-year, three-rotation program that will help you develop the skills needed to accelerate your career. You’ll gain deep expertise in one of our 10 Tracks, taking on three unique roles to explore different areas of your chosen function. During the two-year experience, you will also engage in a collection of immersive experiences designed to deepen your business knowledge, drive cross-functional exposure, broaden your network, and pay it forward within your community.

What You’ll Accomplish

A Human Resources BLP will have a variety of experiences that will prepare you to be an HR leader of the future. From day one, you’ll make an immediate business impact and collaborate with teams in one of two areas: 

  • HR specialists, who work on strategic projects in areas like compensation, benefits, talent development, staffing, culture initiatives, Corporate Citizenship, and Diversity & Inclusion;
  • HR business partners, who work with leadership to support the key initiatives that make our business stronger, such as organization design, culture transformation, strategic workforce planning, and employee relations 

As a member of this function you will gain exposure to executives and senior leaders with whom you will work on strategic issues and solutions. The program provides successful graduates with the strong foundation of skills and experiences they need to grow their careers and position themselves for future leadership roles in Human Resources. 

Desired Characteristics for the HR Track

  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills 
  • Effective and inspiring communicator 
  • Encourages new approaches, ideas, and listen to others 
  • Ability to work in teams effectively 
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills 
  • Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills 
  • Ability to simplify and communicate complex data 
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical and organizational skills 
  • Passion for excellence with high integrity, and commitment to quality 

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

  • Pursuing a Master’s degree in a Human Resources discipline
  • Excellent academic record – Minimum overall 3.0 GPA or higher 
  • 2-5 years of HR-related work experience 

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions. This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Manufacturing

Eaton – Development Program: Human Resources

We make what matters work.

You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we’re solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Our Early Talent Programs ensure that you have a multitude of opportunities to make an impact across a global organization. Participants in our Early Talent Programs work to solve real-world challenges while developing the skills required to lead at the next level. Early Talent assignments hold true significance to our businesses. In turn, participants gain enriching and diverse experiences and work side by side with experienced leaders to power their careers.

What sets our Early Talent Programs apart:

  • Each individual’s development experience is customized to help participants reach their potential; no two participants will have the same experience or set of responsibilities.
  • Participants receive cross-functional exposure with opportunities to build their skills and try on different roles early in their career, ultimately maximizing their potential for consideration for a variety of future roles.
  • The opportunity to learn from senior leaders is a part of the fabric of every experience.
  • This Development Program is designed to provide early talent with diverse experiences across various businesses and locations. To enhance your learning and fully maximize the benefits of the program, relocating to an endorsed Eaton location will be required.

Your career matters – and we’re here to make it work. Are you ready?

The Human Resource Development Program (HRDP) at Eaton is designed with one thing in mind, your career in Human Resources. During the two-year rotational program, you’ll gain challenging experience working in two diverse manufacturing facilities. The scope of each assignment is designed to build your HR foundational skillset. In addition, you will sharpen key leadership skills & operational knowledge needed to accelerate your career at Eaton. The HRDP is ideal for individuals who are passionate about pushing themselves outside of their comfort zone in order to develop into a HR Business Leader.

The focus of the program is to challenge each participant in a variety of critical, developmental areas through robust assignments across Eaton’s core businesses. At Eaton, you’ll find a community of HR professionals that are aligned around building a HR leadership pipeline. The HRDP has a rich tradition at Eaton and has produced senior leaders across the enterprise. You’ll encounter leaders & alumni who value connection & collaboration. As a HRDP, you’ll receive mentoring & leadership connection opportunities to build your network & clearly envision potential career paths at Eaton.

The HRDP provides you with the following developmental opportunities, through the perspective of a HR Generalist:

  • Structured & deliberate exposure to critical experiences to expediate development of key Human Resources & Leadership competencies.
  • Diverse array of foundational HR experiences such as; employee relations, talent acquisition, organizational design/change, labor relations, performance management, training & development, compensation & benefits, & HR Analytics.
  • Varied assignments in program to develop your ability to get results and adapt quickly to different environments: Cross-business, Union/Non-Union, Legacy Eaton/Acquisition sites, etc.
  • Influence & partner with functional & business leaders though exposure to a variety of Eaton processes.
  • Direct exposure to some of Eaton’s best Plant HR leaders who serve as Assignment Managers.
  • Close-knit network of HRDP peers & alumni.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be prepared to take on a HR leadership role within Eaton including Lead HR Generalist, HR Supervisor, HR Manager, and other roles as identified by the business needs and individual performance.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Master’s or MBA degree with a focus in human resources from an accredited institution with graduation date no later than August 2024.
  • Minimum of one prior internship or work experience in a Human Resources function or an equivalent of 3 months of Human Resource work experience completed at the time of this application.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
  • Must be geographically flexible to relocate within the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • HR work experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community.

Position Criteria:

  • Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
  • Leadership aptitude and desire to build a career in human resources in manufacturing environment.
  • This role may include travel (up to 25%) within a local region as determined by the assignment manager.

Internships

Aerospace/Defense

RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies) – HR Intern Leadership Development Program

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.    

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

The RTX Human Resources Leadership Development Program Internship (HRLDP-Intern) engages participants in a challenging 3-month assignment focused on building functional knowledge, business acumen and leadership skills while obtaining broad exposure to numerous businesses and functions. Recruiting now for internships beginning Summer 2024.

The program is our primary feeder pool for the full-time HRLDP and interns work collaboratively across HR functions and teams to provide high-impact HR solutions and partner with managers to execute critical HR processes that enable business success.

The internship is designed to engage participants in meaningful work directly connected to meeting business objectives. Interns experience formal and just-in-time learning and development on both functional and leadership competencies.

Basic Qualifications

  • U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
  • Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, communication, interpersonal & analytical skills.
  • Pursuing a Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or other related discipline to be obtained between December 2024 – May 2025.
  • Cumulative 3.2 GPA & transcripts are required at time of application.
  • Self-motivated, driven & team-oriented; able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  • Program only intended for current students looking to create value & grow their career at RTX.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group – People Team Graduate Internship

If you are looking for an internship experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that’s dramatically shaping our entire health care system. UnitedHealth Group internship opportunities will provide a hands-on view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. You’ll work side by side with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. So here we are. You have a lot to learn. We have a lot to do.  It’s the perfect storm. And even better? Join us and you may end up staying for a career in which you can do your life’s best work.

UnitedHealth Group’s People Team Internship Program is a 10-week, comprehensive experience where students are immersed in UHG’s culture and corporate environment. The internship is a pipeline to full-time opportunities within the organization with 80% of interns historically receiving full-time offers at the conclusion of the summer program. As a Grad Intern you will be responsible for providing consultative support on critical projects within UHG corporate and Optum/UnitedHealthcare business segment teams. You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience spanning a variety of disciplines including: 

•    Organizational design and development
•    Change enablement
•    Mergers and acquisitions
•    Employee relations
•    Reporting and analytics
•    Talent acquisition and management
•    Compensation and total rewards
•    People Team technology
•    Talent development and learning
•    DE&I and sustainability
•    UHG Global

In addition to challenging work within assigned internship areas, interns will also can explore the broader People Team community by: 

•    Participating in enterprise-wide internship programming.
•    Receiving mentorship from People Team leaders.
•    Contributing to People Team project assignments.
•    Networking with executive leadership within UHG Corporate, Optum and UnitedHealthcare.
•    Learning about career path opportunities within the People Team Community.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university / college.
  • Current enrollment in a graduate degree program focused in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Industrial Labor Relations, Labor & Employer Relations, Business Administration, or related discipline.
  • Active degree enrollment throughout the duration of the internship program (June – August 2024).
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior work experience in human resources or healthcare fields.
  • Ability to take direction from multiple sources, and prioritize work.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build trusting relationships with effective interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and execute on multiple projects & deadlines.
  • Deliver results with integrity.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Pharma

AbbVie – Human Resources Internship (Masters)

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.   

Internship Program Overview 

As an AbbVie intern, you will participate in a paid, ten to twelve-week summer program, working on meaningful assignments that have a true impact on our business and patients. Internship examples include Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, Learning & Leadership Development, Talent Management and Business Human Resources. Assignments are carefully selected based on business need as the priority, then take personal preference into account, incorporating technical knowledge, analytical strength, and creative problem solving.  

Human Resources interns may be located in Lake County, IL (north suburban Chicago), Irvine, CA, South San Francisco, CA and/or Worcester, MA.  Throughout the summer, there are planned in-person and virtual development and networking activities, along with AbbVie-sponsored relocation and travel benefits for eligible students.  

Basic Qualifications

  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Master’s program, with an emphasis in Human Resources 
  • Strong academic performance, minimum cumulative GPA = 3.0/4.0  
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited Master’s program for at least one additional semester following your internship 
  • Previous internship or related experience required 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity 
  • Global mindset to thrive in a diverse culture and environment 
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills 
  • Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities 

AbbVie strongly considers high performing interns as candidates for the Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP). AbbVie’s HRLDP is a three-year rotational program with assignments in Business HR, Global Talent and Center of Excellence assignments. HR professionals’ complete rotations in three customized roles with the intention of building the skillset and capabilities required for a role in Human Resources.

Retail

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. – People and Purpose Internship (Summer 2023)

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, interns have the opportunity to work with and learn from the leaders of a growing Fortune 400 company. DICK’S Sporting Goods is returning to campus this year; to recruit, train and develop top collegiate talent to help fuel the Digital Transformation of a multi-billion-dollar omni-channel business.

During the 11-week summer experience, interns will embark on a meaningful journey and make tangible contributions to the organization’s success. This structured and well-organized program provides on-the-job training, mentorship, classroom instruction, cross-functional departmental exposure, and an end-of-program project presentation. 

The program is composed of on-the-job training, mentorship, classroom instruction, cross-functional/departmental exposure and a capstone project and presentation. During the program, People and Purpose interns will partner with the broader People and Purpose Organization to understand teammates’ needs and develop value-add actionable solutions, tools, and resources.

Lastly, the interns will own and develop a final capstone project to present to senior leaders.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide proposal of recommended changes to the current People & Purpose processes. Identify success measures of current processes & partner with HRBPs, learning team, and additional stakeholders to ensure content available for opportunity areas.
Introduction to Labor Relations and support to overseeing investigations. Partner with DC and Field Ops Teams for additional experience.
Work with COE team to understand what opportunities and future collaboration could be used cross-functionally and with the broader P&P Team.
Perform special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Proven project management skills, with ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strict attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
  • Ability to balance creative/strategic thinking and project execution.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • People Soft or other HCM exposure.

Interns qualified for full-time opportunities will be evaluated at the end of the program. 

Overview of DICK’S Sporting Goods:

Today, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. The Company operates over 730 DICK’S Sporting Goods locations across the United States, serving and inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through a blend of dedicated associates, in-store services and unique specialty shop-in-shops dedicated to Team Sports, Athletic Apparel, Golf, Lodge/Outdoor, Fitness and Footwear.

DICK’S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy and Public Lands specialty stores, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, and live scorekeeping. DICK’S offers its products through a content-rich eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store network and provides customers with the convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront.

Technology

Zillow – Human Resources Intern

Today, Zillow is where people dream about their next chapter. We’re working on turning those dreams into a reality where you can find a home, a loan, a rental, and so much more, all in one place. Can you imagine your next move being a delight, from first thought to move in date? Or how about the next time you need to sell your home, and you have clear and simple options for how to do so? Our team can!

We are making new promises and changing what we deliver. We’re grounding ourselves in customer insights and imagining how we can craft home transactions and moving experiences that match the dream. We are bringing a new service model to real estate that combines the power of convenient, on-demand digital moments with real-life, human driven experiences.

Zillow is going through tremendous transformation as we adapt to a more distributed workforce. With this environmental shift, Zillow’s HR team is leading the way in redefining how we support our employees in this new environment.

As a Human Resources Intern, you’ll apply your analytical capability to support various people team functions while gaining exposure to a multitude of other areas.

HR functions can include people operations, learning & development, equity and belonging, recruiting and more! Our HR team allows for personalized experience and mentorship with other leaders that are committed to your success.

Example projects include:

  • Partnering with business leadership to find opportunities to attract, develop and retain people, so they can achieve their fullest potential.
  • Fostering a culture that reflects our core values and leadership principles through coaching and mentorship.
  • Acting as a liaison between employees and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices, and regulations.
  • Supporting the communication and rollout of people and culture programs and projects.
  • Building and delivering an end-of-internship presentation to people and culture senior leadership.

Who You Are

You are a problem solver at heart. You’re able to communicate your findings in a dynamic way tailored to various audiences; communication is about actively listening, having empathy, and including other perspectives. As an HR intern, you will often react quickly to embrace the constant change so the need to problem solve and think strategically is crucial.

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field.
  • Must have at least 1 semester remaining post Summer 2023 internship.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Outstanding ability to collaborate and lead in a team setting as well as working independently to deliver results.
  • Strong project management skills: ability to prioritize, work through ambiguous problems, align business partners, and hold partners accountable for deliverables.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to share complex messages concisely to diverse audiences.
  • Proficient in Google Suite, Excel, PowerPoint and project/program management tools.
  • Experience with HCM systems (Workday) preferred.

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you’re in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.