About The Role

Why become a Workforce Transformation Intern at Grant Thornton?

Ever wonder how companies navigate major change, launch new technologies, or create better experiences for their employees? That’s where we come in.

At Grant Thornton, our Advisory professionals don’t just solve problems, they help organizations transform how they operate, grow and succeed. We challenge the status quo, bring bold ideas to the table, and help clients navigate some of their most complex business transformations.

As a Workforce Transformation Intern, you’ll get a front-row seat to large-scale transformation initiatives that impact how people work every day. From organizational change and employee experience to HR and payroll transformations, you’ll help lead organizations aligning their people processes, and technology for lasting success.

If you’re curious, collaborative, and excited about helping organizations and the people within them navigate transformation, this is the place for you. Bring your curiosity. We’ll help you build the rest.

Y our d a y -to- day may inc l ude

Supporting project teams on workforce transformation, HR, payroll, and organizational change initiatives
Conducting research and gathering information to help teams solve client challenges
Helping create presentations, communications, and other project materials
Assisting with meeting planning, notes, action items, and project coordination activities
Reviewing and organizing data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities
Learning how organizations manage change and support employees through transformation
Collaborating with colleagues across teams to support client deliverables and project goals
Contributing ideas and bringing a fresh perspective to client and internal initiatives
Building consulting, communication, and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience

You have the following technical skills, qualifications, and abilities

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Human Capital Management, Business Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology or a related field
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
Demonstrated digital fluency through the effective use of technology, data, and basic AI technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making
Demonstrated ability to work in teams and deliver against tight deadlines in dynamic environments; this may be demonstrated via university projects, internships, self-study, community building, or work experience
Effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts both in written and verbal formats
Intellectual curiosity, and motivation to develop professionally, including industry recognized professional certifications
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Critical thinkers that are ready to learn and strategically solve problems on a variety of projects across different functional areas
Ability to remain agile, work in ambiguous environments, “can-do” attitude
Positive, client-focused mindset
The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed
Ability to travel to various client sites as needed
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

The pay rate for this position in the firm’s Chicago, Illinois office is $37 per hour