UnitedHealth Group, People Team Intern – Remote

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The People Team at UnitedHealth Group is responsible for helping shape and execute human capital and talent strategies across the organization including culture building, workforce strategy, organization effectiveness, talent development, leadership bench strength, and employee experience. 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

As a People Team intern, you will participate in projects and gain experience across multiple areas within the People Team community including: 

• Talent Acquisition 
• Employee Relations & Employee Center
• Culture/Employee Experience 
• Early Careers
• Change Management 
• Analytics  
• Talent Development
• Organizational Development

Benefits & Opportunities for UnitedHealth Group Interns:

• Eligible to contribute to a 401k savings plan
• Laptop and equipment provided by the organization
• Opportunity to attend UnitedHealth Group’s 3-day Early Careers Internship Experience at the corporate office in Minnesota
• Full-time offer or returning internship offer possibilities for high performers
• Access to a network of hundreds of interns and leaders throughout the organization
• In-person, hybrid, and remote opportunities available

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college / university
• Active enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program throughout the duration of the internship (at least though August 2025)
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational psychology, psychology or another related field
• Internship or participation in human resources related academic groups 
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a changing environment
• Proven willing to collaborate with other team members
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $20.05 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.