Summer 2027 Intern Wellness and People Focus Intern - HYBRID – (Carmel, IN or Chicago, IL)
Job Details
TITLE: HR Benefits, Wellness and People Focus Intern 2027LOCATION: HYBRID – (Carmel, IN or Chicago, IL) CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) is a leading insurance and financial services company focused on securing the future of middle‑income America. Through brands such as Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, and Washington National, CNO delivers life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits to more than 3.3 million policyholders, supported by $38.3 billion in total assets.With a strong financial foundation, national presence, and a culture rooted in integrity, excellence, and people‑first values, CNO offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth and impact across its U.S. locations, including its headquarters in Carmel, Indiana.To be eligible for consideration, candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Please note that the Company does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or future full-time employment opportunities.This is a paid internship, at competitive rates. The Memorial Day and 4th of July holidays are paid days off.CNO Financial Group is hiring a HR Benefits, Wellness and People Focus Intern to work alongside our experienced Human Resources associates, assisting with professional day-to-day work within the department.Core responsibilities and deliverables:- Network with associates and senior leaders across different functions, including VPs and ELG members, to foster collaboration and gain insights for various projects.
- Assist in gathering data and essay responses for local and national well-being applications.
- Participate in vendor demos, and market analysis projects as needed.
- Assist in a variety of projects related to benefits, well-being, and Human Resources as needed.
- Opportunities to get involved with various Business Resource Groups and other People Focus initiatives, such as monthly support groups, PRIDE parade activities, keynote events etc.
- Assist in annual open enrollment process by reviewing and making updates to associate benefits guides and recruiting materials.
- Assist in revising annual documents such as the Benefits & Well-being survey, Annual Enrollment Benefits Guide and Recruiting Documents.
- Contribute to the company’s simplification objective by finding creative ways to simplify processes and documents.
- Work with the Well-being, Business Resource Groups and Facilities team to help plan and implement various aspects of the company-wide social events.
- Assist in creating various communications, flat sheets and videos pertaining to topics related to Benefits, Well-being and People Focus (i.e., mental health, caregiving, and inclusive care.)
- Assist in testing systems and portals when necessary.
- Partner with different areas to expand AI tools and resources for associates.
- Progress towards a bachelor’s degree business, management, human resources, industrial psychology, communications or related discipline.
- Status as a rising junior or rising senior, approx. graduation dates of December 2027-June 2029.
- Availability to work 40 hrs/week for 10-12 weeks during the summer.
- Candidate location in Central or Eastern US time zone is preferred OR willingness to work Central or Eastern time zone business hours.
- Prior internship experience.
- Balancing education and a part time job during the school year.
- Participation with university clubs.
- Networking
- Leader Talks
- Career Counseling
- Development Opportunities
- Insurance Product and Industry Presentation Series
- An in-person event at one of our corporate offices during one week of the internship program
- Final Presentations
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Company social and volunteering events
- Paid time to engage in Business Resource Group events
- The CNO Employee Assistance Program for mental health counseling
- Ergonomics Program
- Active & Fit Direct national fitness center discount program
- Benefits and Well-being webinars
- Utilizing a free code for the Monumental Marathon entry
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning for career development
- Onsite fitness center & café in Carmel Office
Compensation
Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00 HourlyWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, management, human resources, industrial psychology, communications, or a related discipline
- Rising junior or rising senior with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks during summer 2027
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
- Willingness to work Central or Eastern time zone business hours, unless located in those time zones
- Prior internship experience
- Experience balancing education and a part-time job during the school year
- Participation in university clubs
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What We Do
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 5,000 exclusive agents and 4,000 independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. We are financially strong and well positioned for continued growth. At CNO, we're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences. If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you.
