Talent Management Intern

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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Talent Management Intern will gain hands-on exposure to how organizations attract, develop, engage, and retain talent throughout the employee lifecycle. Working alongside Talent Management and Human Resources professionals, you will develop foundational knowledge in leadership development, performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, succession planning, and organizational development through structured learning, job shadowing, mentoring, and supervised project work. This is an unpaid educational internship designed for students and recent graduates interested in pursuing careers in Talent Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, or Human Resources. The internship emphasizes learning and professional development through guided experience, mentorship, and exposure to industry best practices. Eligible students may receive academic credit through their educational institution, where applicable. Designed as a structured learning experience, interns receive mentoring, coaching, job shadowing opportunities, regular feedback, and supervised project assignments that build practical Human Resources knowledge and professional skills. Throughout the internship, participants complement the work of Human Resources professionals while developing competencies across the employee lifecycle. Interns do not replace the work of regular employees.

Location: Chicago, Illinois


WHO WE ARE

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include Micro-fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more.

THIS POSITION WILL ENTAIL:

What You’ll Learn & Support

Learning & Development

  • Learn how leadership development and training programs are planned and delivered.
  • Assist with coordinating training sessions and leadership development programs.
  • Help schedule participants and prepare learning materials.
  • Support instructional design and learning content development projects.
  • Organize learning resources and training documentation.

Performance Management

  • Observe talent review, career development, and succession planning discussions where appropriate.
  • Assist with preparing performance review materials.
  • Learn how organizations align performance with business goals.
  • Shadow calibration and talent review discussions where appropriate.

Employee Development

  • Assist with career development initiatives.
  • Support employee engagement activities.
  • Help prepare recognition communications and engagement surveys.
  • Observe succession planning and talent development discussions.

Talent Management Projects

  • Research best practices in leadership development and employee engagement.
  • Research emerging trends in Talent Management, leadership development, employee engagement, and AI-enabled learning technologies.
  • Learn how AI-enabled learning platforms and digital development tools support modern leadership and employee development programs.
  • Assist in creating guides, templates, and process documentation.
  • Support organizational development initiatives.
  • Participate in cross-functional HR projects.

Cross-Training Experience

As part of Digital Factory's Human Resources Internship Program, interns have opportunities to collaborate across People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and People Analytics through job shadowing, cross-functional projects, and shared learning experiences.

This cross-functional approach provides interns with a comprehensive understanding of the employee lifecycle while building foundational knowledge across core Human Resources disciplines. In addition to developing specialized expertise within their primary internship track, interns gain broader exposure to strategic HR practices, helping them build a well-rounded foundation for future careers in Human Resources.

DESIRED SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

What You Bring

  • Current enrollment in or recent graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Management, Communications, or a related field.
  • Previous campus leadership, volunteer, internship, or project experience.
  • Interest in pursuing a career in Talent Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, or Human Resources.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

 

Desired Skills

  •   Interest in leadership development and employee experience
  •   Strong organizational skills
  •   Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  •   Creativity and presentation skills
  •   Project coordination abilities
  •   Attention to detail
  •   Curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
  •   Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

 

What You’ll Gain

  • Real-world exposure to leadership development, learning programs, and performance management.
  • Experience supporting employee engagement and organizational development initiatives.
  • Practical understanding of talent reviews, succession planning, and employee development practices.
  • Insight into how Talent Management partners with leaders to build organizational capability.
  • Direct mentorship and exposure to senior Human Resources leadership, including the Chief People & Culture Officer.
  • Meaningful, résumé-building project experience in Talent Management and Human Resources.

 

Commitment & Dates

  • Up to 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule
  • Duration: 6–9 months, with the potential for extension based on learning goals and project needs.

 

Compensation & Internship Status

  • This is an unpaid educational internship intended to provide structured learning, professional development, and practical experience.
  • Participants should not expect wages or other compensation for participation in this educational internship.
  • Eligible students may receive academic credit through their educational institution, where applicable.
  • Upon successful completion of the internship, participants will receive a Certificate of Internship Completion recognizing their participation and learning achievements.
  • Completion of the internship does not guarantee future employment with Digital Factory Technologies.

 

At Digital Factory, we’re committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Factory believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Human™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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