Human Resources Intern - Summer 2027

Job Summary

With more than 50 years of consecutive growth, we’ve built a dynamic workplace where over 45,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and contribute to our entrepreneurial culture.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our team. Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem-solvers who move fast, move mountains, and succeed together.
A Medline internship provides real-world, hands-on experience where you can make a true impact. Interns take ownership of projects while gaining valuable insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of their roles. Beyond the work itself, the summer experience includes enriching opportunities such as social and networking events, leadership presentations, community service activities, and more. Through meaningful work and professional development experiences, you’ll build a tangible skillset that helps set you apart from your peers.
Our internships span a variety of business areas and are open to rising seniors in undergraduate programs. Designed to support both personal and professional growth, the 10-week summer program runs from early June through mid-August in one of our four corporate offices in the Chicagoland area.
A Human Resources Intern at Medline will work closely with the HR team members and will be exposed to all areas of the business, including but not limited to HR business partnership, talent management, talent acquisition, total rewards, learning and development, and belonging.

Job Description

The responsibilities and potential projects for this position include:

• Help assess and improve touchpoints across the employee lifecycle.
• Support the creation of talent profiles and succession planning materials.
• Assist HR Business Partners with employee relations, performance management, and organizational change initiatives.
• Analyze employee feedback and present actionable insights to HR leadership.
• Evaluate career pathing framework and support the review of career progression models across the organization.
• Contribute to the broader HR strategy by preparing and reviewing HR communications and intranet content.
• Participate in talent acquisition activities including job postings and resume screening.
• Assist in coordinating employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Contribute to the development and execution of employee engagement and belonging initiatives.
• Conduct research on HR best practices, trends, and benchmarking data.

Qualifications:

• Junior standing with 3.0 minimum GPA preferred; Human Resources, Business, Social Sciences or related major
• Active interest in the Healthcare industry preferred
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication and follow-up skills required
• Excellent presentation skills for large and small groups
• Must have strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have a bias toward action and be results oriented
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Unrestricted permanent US work authorization

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$23.25 - $33.75 Hourly

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp for interns and temporary roles.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.