Talent Management Intern - Year Round

Talent Management Internship - Year Round
Department: Human Resources - Talent Management
Location: Chicago, IL
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Part-time (15-20 hours per week)
On-Site Requirement: This role requires the intern to be present in the Chicago office at least 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

About CME Group Talent Management: At CME Group, our Talent Management team is dedicated to fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture through strategic initiatives in Organizational Effectiveness, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I), and Learning & Development (L&D). We empower our employees to grow, innovate, and thrive, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Position Summary: We're seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Talent Management Intern to provide essential administrative and project management support across our Organizational Effectiveness, D&I, and L&D functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic corporate environment and contribute to meaningful talent initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning & Development Support:

• Assist with weekly administrative tasks, including pulling Course Enrollment Reports from Workday and identifying/resolving course mismatches.

• Support project logistics for In-Person (ILT), Virtual (VILT), and On-Demand learning programs, including:

  • Booking meeting rooms and scheduling programs.

  • Sending out meeting invitations to facilitators and project managers.

  • Updating regional Upcoming Training & Development slides on the Course Catalog and shared calendar.

  • Creating and maintaining workplan drafts for ILT/VILT programs.

  • Coordinating with the Creative team for program signage design and printing.

• Aid in program preparation, such as:

  • Updating and distributing pre- and post-program communication templates for review.

  • Creating sign-in sheets and pulling program materials.

  • Generating survey QR codes and links.

  • Finalizing logistics with facilitators (security access, Wi-Fi, AV requests) and corporate facilities (room setup).

• Assist with post-program tasks, including logging attendance in Workday.
   

Organizational Effectiveness & Diversity & Inclusion Support:

• Provide entry-level administrative and project management support for various Organizational Effectiveness and D&I initiatives.

• Assist with data collection, basic analysis, and reporting related to talent programs.

• Support the coordination of D&I events, workshops, and communication efforts.

• Help maintain and organize project timelines, documentation, and resources.

SharePoint & Content Management:

• Contribute to the monthly Recommended Learning initiative on SharePoint by curating resources from platforms like LinkedIn Learning, Blinkist, and YouTube.

• Draft updates and marketing communications for the Monthly Recommended Learning page.

• Update the Monthly Recommended Learning SharePoint page.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager on edits and additions for Employee Update communications.

General Administrative Support:

• Perform general administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, organizing files, and responding to inquiries.

• Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the Talent Management team.

Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in a Master's degree or higher program in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.

• Strong interest in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organizational Effectiveness, and Diversity & Inclusion.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive and self-starter with excellent follow-through.

• Comfortable anticipating next steps rather than waiting for a supervisor to provide direction.

• Prior office or administrative experience is a plus.

What You Will Gain:

• Hands-on experience in various facets of Talent Management within a leading financial organization.

• Exposure to professional development program planning and delivery.

• Opportunity to contribute to critical D&I and Organizational Effectiveness initiatives.

• Mentorship and networking opportunities with experienced HR professionals.

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CME Group: Where Futures are Made

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.

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