Human Resource Intern (Summer Internship 6/1/2026-8/7/2026)

Location

Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It’s why we’re integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn’t just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It’s about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It’s about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It’s about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it’s about bringing people together.

If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Position Overview:

As a Human Resources Intern, you will work largely on a project-based assignment supporting our Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partner, Learning & Development, Diversity & Inclusion, and HR Services functions at the company. You will have the opportunity to partner across teams and senior leaders to learn from them as they have built extraordinary careers in commercial real estate.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in projects with various stakeholders on the HR team.

• Assist HR team with the preparation of materials, including but not limited to Quick Reference Guides, Organizational Charts, Presentations, and Checklists/Tracking Spreadsheets.

• Aid in maintaining HR SharePoint pages utilized by employees for self-service resources and up-to-date information.

• Track, monitor and communicate the progress of assigned initiatives.

• Upload requested information into the employee personnel file.

• Respond to assigned inquiries regarding HR policies, memos, employee benefits, and other HR-related matters.

• Assist in the scheduling and planning of meetings and trainings.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in College or University (Undergrad degree by December 2026 - May 2027 Preferred) with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field

• Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development.

• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal, creative, analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

• Highly motivated to succeed in a team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis using functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIF, COUNTIF, and pivot tables.

• Experience building and maintaining complex spreadsheets.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Compensation:

• Salary type: Non-Exempt 

• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

• Hourly Compensation: $22.50

Benefit Information

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
• 401(k) Company matching
• 401(k) Vests on Day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid Parental Leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• Childcare Assistance
• Commuter benefits
• A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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