People Team Intern

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Our People Team Interns will support dynamic, business-driven projects across the People Team, contributing to operational execution, data management, and process improvement initiatives. This role is designed to provide exposure to multiple functional areas, including People Operations, Talent, Analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI.

Our Internship was created to be intentionally flexible and aligned to real-time business priorities, enabling the intern to gain hands-on experience, develop structured problem-solving skills, and contribute to initiatives that enhance team effectiveness and organizational outcomes.

Work Model
Onsite - Eden Prairie, MN
This role requires in-person collaboration five days per week to support team engagement, project execution, and learning. The internship will run for a 10-week duration, with consistent onsite presence required. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide data entry and data quality support across People Team systems and tools
• Assist with AI prompt development and testing to improve workflow efficiency and innovation
• Support process execution, documentation, and continuous improvement of existing workflows
• Contribute to project work across functions such as People Business Partner, Talent, Analytics, and Compensation
• Organize, track, and maintain project deliverables, timelines, and outputs
• Partner with team members to translate business needs into structured tasks and actionable outputs
• Support initiatives aligned with evolving business priorities

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 or graduate degree 
• Proven solid organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team-based environments
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a willingness to learn
• Ability to work onsite in Eden Prairie, MN five days per week for the full 10-week duration of the internship

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Academic background in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Business, or analytical disciplines (e.g., Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Finance, Communications, Hospitality, or related fields)
• Demonstrated ability to translate academic or extracurricular experiences into structured thinking, problem-solving, or execution
• Leadership or coordination experience in team-based environments
• Experience with data, analytics, customer-facing, or event-based roles
• Experience with or interest in AI tools or emerging technologies
• Demonstrated curiosity about organizations, talent, and culture

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $18.00 to $28.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.    

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 

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