Human Resource Intern

Simply Put A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing multi-disciplined planning engineering and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team youll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and likewise contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they dont meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you dont be so hard on yourselfapply for the job!

Human Resources Summer 2026 Internship

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the corporate Human Resources team as an intern for the summer of 2026. The Human Resources Intern will support various projects related to learning and development talent management onboarding and this role the HR Intern will primarily support the administration and coordination of HR projects / activities to help facilitate the smooth and practical completion of the departments objectives.

Our summer internship allows you to work side-by-side with industry professionals on real-world projects while receiving the training resources and support to develop a well-rounded set of skills.

Location

This position will be a hybrid position in our Chicago IL office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Support the HR team in pre-hire and onboarding process
• Assist the HR team with various project and program support and related organizational strategic initiatives
• Maintaining event documentation including records of attendance program materials and evaluations
• Support process improvement activities around new hire documentation and onboarding structure
• Maintain accurate and well-ordered documentation and step-by-step procedures in a shared OneNote
• Ability to work 24 - 32 hours per week

What We Are Looking For

Illinois Pay Range

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour USD

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the State of Illinois Pay Transparency Act Illinois Pay Transparency Law. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors including but not limited to individual education qualifications prior work experience and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary overtime and bonuses.

Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees and is compliant with the State of Illinois Paid Leave Act Illinois Paid Leave Act. Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays. Our benefits include medical dental and vision benefits. We also include company-paid life insurance short term and long-term disability plans. Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan. From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs.

Illinois Pay Range

$20 $25 USD

Explore the Benefits of Working at Benesch!

At Benesch we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees understanding that their well-being is crucial for both personal and professional success. We offer a range of benefits for eligible employees including insurance retirement plans and wellness programs. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support a healthy lifestyle and can be customized to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to learn more about some of the benefits of working at Benesch!

Professional Development

Retirement Benefits

Work / Life Balance

Employee Engagement

If you are based in California we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups including veterans and individuals with disabilities or other status protected by federal state and local laws.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Beneschs Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing . This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

Recruiters or staffing agencies : Benesch is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate their resume or profile to a Benesch employee without a recent current and fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team at

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Fmla,ATS,Paychex,Microsoft Outlook,Workers' Compensation Law,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Administrative Experience,Human Resources

Employment Type : Intern

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 20 - 25