Human Resources Intern, Summer 2026

Human Resources - Internship

Internship candidates can expect a fulltime onsite internship program, running from June 1, 2026 through August 7, 2026. This internship opportunity is offered in Milwaukee, WI.

Internship candidates who are relocating for the summer internship opportunity are eligible for round-trip airline/train travel and mileage reimbursement to and from your internship location and company-provided housing for the duration of the summer internship program in accordance with the company's relocation policy.

Carefully selected from universities across the country, our interns bring distinctive ideas and perspectives to our organization. Our employees are passionate about building our emerging talent and future leaders.

After application and initial screening conversation, interns are interviewed. Selected candidates are hired to a specific team at NM based on their skills and interests, providing exposure to real-world business perspectives through hands-on learning and meaningful work. Along with their day-to-day tasks, interns benefit from having a mentor and participating in professional development workshops, senior leadership Q&A sessions, volunteer initiatives, networking and social events, and more!

What You'll Do:

• Acquire practical HR and business experience by participating in a variety of activities throughout the entire employee lifecycle including: onboarding, compensation, talent management, and employee relations.
• See and understand employment law in the workplace, including union matters, compliance and i-9 verifications.
• Observe and become familiar with HR Technologies like ServiceNow, Workday, HR Acuity, and Tableau.
• Participate in shadowing opportunities with other teams across the department, gaining exposure to the essential areas of HR.
• Contribute to a variety of HR projects and initiatives, including records management and data analysis.

Who You Are:

• A fast learner and self-starter - you will work with colleagues who are incredibly talented, and always willing to share knowledge and a helping hand. Your willingness to take ownership of the outlined goals and make things happen is imperative

• An empowered collaborator - you contribute ideas and initiative to your work with minimal supervision, and actively interact with team members whether near or far

• A skilled communicator - you quickly elicit feedback, translate requirements, and troubleshoot issues with colleagues at all levels and from a wide variety of backgrounds

What You'll Need:

• Rising Junior or rising Senior pursuing a Bachelor's in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Strong analytical, problem solving, decision-making, and customer service skills

• Intermediate level proficiency using MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word required

• Self-starter who is results-oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, and intellectually curious

Next steps

We encourage you to apply! Once your application is reviewed, if selected to move forward, our UR team members will reach out for a call, where we will learn more about you and share internship opportunities aligning to your interests and skills and share any next steps of our recruiting process.

Who we are

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs. At Northwestern Mutual, people matter. And you'll be working for a company that's consistently voted among the "most admired" in the nation. We invite you to explore your career interests with us.

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We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. Internship salaries are determined based on academic tenure and major. The standard pay structure is listed.

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups