Human Resources Intern, Summer 2026

Anticipated End Date

2025-12-31

Position Title

Human Resources Intern, Summer 2026

Job Description

Human Resources Intern, Summer 2026

Location: Indianapolis, IN or Norfolk, VA. This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

A Human Resources Intern will be responsible for supporting our enterprise Human Resources organization. In this internship, you'll gain hands-on experience by being directly embedded within one of our core HR teams -- Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), HR Operations, or Total Rewards. Throughout the program, you will contribute meaningfully to projects that enhance organizational effectiveness, talent strategies, and employee experience within a purpose-driven healthcare organization.

In this full-time, 12-week internship (May 18th, 2026 - August 7th, 2026) program your work will directly support our mission to improve the health of humanity, while giving you practical exposure to the operational and strategic dimensions of HR. In addition to your team-specific role, you'll participate in a summer-long leadership development series, cross-functional learning sessions, and executive networking opportunities designed to broaden your understanding of the full HR landscape.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Contribute to impactful HR projects aligned with your assigned team's goals.
• Support process improvements, data management, and analytics within HR systems such as Workday.
• Participate in bi-weekly knowledge shares and mentorship sessions with HR leaders and peers.
• Collaborate with other interns on projects to showcase your learning and innovative ideas.
• Engage in monthly shadowing opportunities to explore other HR disciplines.
• Help promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Hospitality, or a related discipline at an accredited college or university.
• Ability work in a hybrid work environment in Indianapolis, IN or Norfolk, VA for the duration of the internship (5/18/2026 - 8/7/2026).

Preferred Skills

• Previous internship or project experience in HR or talent management.
• Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS) such as Workday.
• Exposure to data analysis, talent acquisition, compensation, or workforce planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Initiative, curiosity, and a drive to make a positive impact on people and processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Interest in the healthcare industry and understanding HR's impact within it.

Job Level

Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift

Job Family

ADM > Intern

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.