Human Resources - Business Intern - Chicago

AON CORPORATION
BUSINESS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

JOB TITLE: Human Resources - Business Intern - Chicago

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 45,000 employees in over 500 offices and 120 countries. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon helps clients anticipate how change intersects with opportunity. Each of our clients has unique business needs and we have developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries based on their needs. Aon’s account and relationship managers form a comprehensive perspective of our clients’ organizations, matching our expertise to their business strategy.

Our President & CEO Greg Case’s thoughts on Aon’s future and joining the Aon team?
“The best way to reach our goal of being the world’s premier provider of risk management and human capital consulting services is by making sure the industry’s best and brightest call Aon home. We hope you'll consider joining Aon. It's a great time to be here.”

AON’S INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Aon currently has excellent summer internship positions available. Aon’s Business Internship Program provides interns with 10 weeks of value packed real world experience along with a formal development plan. Below are some of the key components of the Aon intern experience…

Aon Business Area
Aon human resources interns will learn and develop the fundamentals of corporate operations. Aon’s 10-week summer Business Internship Program is comprised of:

Human Resources – Interns working within one of Aon’s Human Resource groups will have the opportunity to gain exposure and skills in one or more areas including compensation, recruiting, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), AAP/EEO compliance, training and employee relations.

A Value Adding Program Development Plan (Curriculum)…
In addition to on the job internship assignment training, our interns actively participate along with their fellow intern colleagues in a formal Development Plan. This provides interns…
An understanding of the basic functions and types of clients within Aon’s businesses
• An understanding of Aon’s ethical requirements
• Training geared toward enabling interns to demonstrate an ability to work in a professional business environment
• Opportunities to network with fellow intern peers at program social events and with Aon colleagues/management at weekly interactive speaker forums
• Opportunities to learn and utilize Aon’s internal systems
• Opportunities to demonstrate interpersonal and teambuilding skills through many networking events

An Opportunity to Explore Post Graduation Career Path Opportunities…
The goal of the Business Internship Program is to give students significant exposure to Aon’s client base and services through assignments, continuing education and a training curriculum. The Program also provides students with an excellent opportunity to learn and prepare for post-graduate career opportunities at Aon. Upon successful completion of the Business Internship Program, highly qualified interns may be offered post graduation full-time positions in Chicago within Aon’s 18-month Early Career Development Program.

HUMAN RESOURCE CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Intern selection will be based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria:
• Undergraduates of junior year status majoring in Business, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Human Resources (Labor Industrial Relations), Liberal Arts and Sciences or a related degree
• Must graduate between December 2008 and June 2009
• A minimum overall GPA of 3.5 strongly preferred
• Interest in partnering with business lines to consult and advise on Human Resources policies such as the rollout of Aon’s Global Leadership Model, Compensation & Bonus plans and strategic Global Human Resources
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels on the organization
• Critical and innovative thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills, data modeling
• The ability to work with limited direction, extremely proactive, highly driven and self directed
• Demonstrate analytical skills through solid examples of finance, accounting and statistics coursework
• Desire to learn and display Aon’s values including acting with integrity and displaying a client, colleague and community commitment.
• Adaptability – quick learner
• Mature and professional demeanor
• Positive attitude & strong work ethic
• Strong PC skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - extremely strong Excel skill are a must
• Must have a desire to work in a fast paced Human Resources opportunity in Chicago post graduation
• Human resources and/or consulting industry experience a plus

Aon recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Aon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are evaluated without regard to race, creed, sex, age, national origin, color, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability. An internship with Aon does not confer permanent full-time employment status. Interns are not entitled to employment benefits.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com