Human Resources Internship Summer 2026 at Affinitiv in Chicago, IL

Join our award-winning A-Team for the summer of 2026

Ready to produce exceptional results with exceptional people?  Get in touch, we would love to get to know you. 

Affinitiv is the largest provider of end-to-end, data-driven marketing and software solutions exclusively focused on the automotive customer lifecycle. Backed by 20+ years of automotive and marketing expertise, we pride ourselves on being the go-to experts in the industry. Not only do we work with over 6,500 dealerships and every major manufacturer in the country, we’re well-versed in OEM standards and the intricacies of a dealership or group’s local business.

The knowledge gained through this 9-week Human Resources Internship Program will help prepare the intern to effectively contribute to a fast-paced corporate HR team. The program will run June 8, 2026 through August 7, 2026. This is a remote opportunity, and we will consider applicants from across the United States.

Professional skills developed through the program

• Learn how to manage time, priorities, and project deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Develop professional communication skills by interacting with leaders, hiring managers, and team members across the organization
• Gain exposure to recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations processes
• Understand how HR partners with leadership to support business objectives and employee success
• Strengthen presentation skills by delivering an end-of-program presentation highlighting your internship project, key outcomes, and lessons learned
• Participate in weekly meetings with Affinitiv Executive Leadership for open Q&A, mentorship, professional coaching, and career advice

About the Role

We are looking for an energetic, organized, and self-motivated Human Resources Intern to join our growing HR team. This role is ideal for a student interested in building a career in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or People Operations.

The HR Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the team in areas such as recruiting, candidate experience, onboarding, HR systems, employee engagement, and HR analytics. This is a unique opportunity to learn how HR supports a high-growth technology organization while collaborating with teams across the company.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, data-driven, and eager to learn, while contributing to initiatives that support our employees and company culture.

Responsibilities

• Support Talent Acquisition efforts, including scheduling interviews, coordinating with candidates, and maintaining recruiting pipelines
• Assist with candidate sourcing and job posting management across recruiting platforms
• Help support new hire onboarding processes and documentation
• Maintain and update candidate and employee data in HR systems
• Support HR team initiatives related to employee engagement and internal communications
• Help prepare presentations, reports, and HR documentation
• Assist with coordination of HR projects

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student with GPA 3.0 or higher preferred
• Rising Junior or Senior preferred
• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field
• Strong interest in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition as a career path
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Work from Here

At Affinitiv, we have the best of both worlds.   Our team members have embraced remote work and our Work from Here program allows for remote working and the utmost flexibility while keeping in person collaborating thriving in a safe work environment.   Our Work from Here approach gives team members a choice to work on campus or remote, leaders can hold in person or virtual team meetings to collaborate and cultivate relationships.

Affinitiv knows you have interests outside of work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and 401K effective day 1 just to name a few.   We also offer generous PTO so you can enjoy off time with family and friends.   

At Affinitiv, we celebrate diversity, equality, and an inclusive environment.

Affinitiv is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business needs. Affinitiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.