Human Resource Intern (Summer Internship 6/7/2027 - 8/13/2027)
At a glance
Junior HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Brookfield Properties. Chicago · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Rotate through Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, Inclusion and HR Services, contributing to team projects
- Create HR guides, presentations, training materials and spreadsheets for employees and HR teams
- Analyze data, track initiatives and share progress and findings with stakeholders
- Improve HR workflows, update employee self-service SharePoint pages and answer assigned HR inquiries
- Arrange meetings, training sessions and other HR activities, then present a capstone to company leaders
What you bring
- You’re enrolled in college and working toward a bachelor’s in human resources, industrial-organizational psychology or a related field
- You can build and maintain complex Excel spreadsheets, using functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP and pivot tables
- You have used PowerPoint and Word to prepare presentations, memos, templates or similar business materials
- You can organize competing tasks, communicate clearly and work across multiple projects with a team
Who this fits
This internship suits a college student seeking hands-on exposure to several HR functions and a project to present to senior leaders. You’ll work at the Chicago office from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
From the employer
Location
GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300Business
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we’re committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we’re shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve
If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
As a Human Resources Intern, you will rotate across each of our HR functions (Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, Inclusion, and HR Services), and learn how each area contributes to the employee experience and business success. Within each rotation, you will gain hands-on experience and an inside look at each team’s work through meetings, current initiatives, and opportunities to shadow colleagues in a variety of HR roles.
Throughout the internship, you will build your network across the organization, connect with senior leaders, strengthen your professional skills, and showcase your ideas through a capstone project presented to Company leadership.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to projects within each function of the HR team.
Design and develop HR materials and resources, including quick reference guides, presentations, training, and tracking spreadsheets.
Turn information into insights by analyzing data, monitoring initiatives, and communicating progress and findings to stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and implement innovative ideas to streamline HR processes.
Maintain HR SharePoint pages utilized by employees for self-service resources and up-to-date information.
Respond to assigned inquiries regarding HR policies, resources, and other HR-related matters.
Coordinate meetings and trainings, and other HR activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in College or University (undergrad degree by December 2027 - May 2028 preferred) working towards a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development.
Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, creative, analytical and problem-solving ability.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Highly motivated to succeed in a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience building and maintaining complex spreadsheets. Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis using functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIF, COUNTIF, and pivot tables.
Experience with PowerPoint and Word, including building presentations and creating professional memos, templates and other business materials.
Compensation:
Salary type: Non-Exempt
Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
Hourly Compensation: $22.50
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