Summer HR Intern (Chicago, IL)
Are you a current college student majoring in Human Resources? If so, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is looking to hire a summer HR intern for their executive office building in Lake Forest, IL. This opportunity will provide some practical HR responsibilities with a concentration in benefits.
Responsibilities include:
- Your primary role will be to support the VP of Benefits and the entire team by assisting with a variety of assignments and projects.
- You will also interact with other Corporate HR staff members in retirement, health & welfare and leave of absence.
- You will need to take diligent notes throughout the internship on experiences and projects to give a presentation at the end of the summer to the Benefits team.
Educational Requirements/Qualifications:
- Must be a currently enrolled college student majoring in Human Resources or a related field and have completed their sophomore year.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0/ 4.0 is required and you must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:00pm.
- This position is hybrid with 3 days a week in the Lake Forest corporate office.
Abilities/Skills:
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Strong attention to detail and enjoys a systematic approach to problem solving.
- Time management skills necessary to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
- Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
- Contribute efforts independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word is required.