Human Resources Intern (Benefits, Wellness, Diversity & Inclusion)
INROADS is partnering with CNO Financial Group for Summer Internships. Apply today!
Eligible candidates must have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA, be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and CANNOT graduate before December 2025. Online application https://inroads.org/apply/ must be received within 24 hours of receiving resume for internship of interest.
INROADS (www.inroads.org) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that gives high-potential future executives from culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse backgrounds a competitive advantage in their careers. We provide unparalleled networking opportunities with career-minded peers; year-round professional coaching and guidance from managers; and various professional development opportunities. We also provide management training that includes career related, paid internships with some of America's top companies. We are seeking undergraduate candidates for paid summer internships with our 200+ corporate partners. If interested, apply today at inroads.org/apply.
Human Resources Benefits, Wellness and Diversity & Inclusion Internship:
CNO’s HR Intern program is designed to introduce college students to the application of HR skills in insurance.
This is a paid internship, at competitive rates of approx. $21-$23/Hour depending on location. The Memorial Day and 4th of July holidays are paid days off.
As an HR – Benefits, Wellness and Diversity & Inclusion Intern, your responsibilities will include:
- Network with associates and senior leaders across different functions, including VPs and ELG members, to foster collaboration and gain insights for various projects.
- Assist in gathering data and essay responses for National Business Group on Health and Healthiest Employer local and national well-being applications.
- Participate in vendor demos, and market analysis projects as needed.
- Assist on a variety of projects related to benefits, well-being, and diversity & inclusion as needed.
- Opportunities to get involved with various Business Resource Groups and other Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
- Assist in annual open enrollment process by reviewing and making updates to associate benefits guides and recruiting materials.
- Assist in revising annual documents such as the Environmental Social Governance Report and the Total Rewards Guide.
- Contribute to the company’s simplification objective by finding creative ways to simplify processes and documents.
- Work with the Well-being, Business Resource Groups and Facilities team to help plan and implement various aspects of the company-wide social events.
- Assist in creating various guides and flat sheets pertaining to topics related to Benefits, Well-being and Diversity & Inclusion (i.e., mental health and inclusive care.)
- Collaborate on other HR department projects as needed.
- Assist in testing systems and portals when necessary.
At CNO Financial, we believe interns bring new perspectives to existing challenges. The CNO Financial Intern Program gives students an opportunity to learn about CNO and network while doing important work for the organization.
The CNO 2025 internship program will run from May 12 through August 1, 2025. During this period, we offer programming that compliments the learning provided by the department through work and other activities such as:
- Networking
- Leader Talks
- Career Counseling
- Development Opportunities
- Insurance Product and Industry Presentation Series
- An in-person event at one of our Corporate offices during the last week of July
- Final Presentations
- Volunteering Event
Qualified candidates for a Benefits, Wellness and Diversity & Inclusion Intern position will have:
- Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in business, management, HR, industrial psychology, or a related discipline
- Status as a rising junior or rising senior, approx. graduation dates of Dec 2025 – June 2027
- Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Availability to work 40 hrs/week for 10-12 weeks during the summer
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Office products
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Please note that the Company does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to these positions or to provide these positions as OPT or CPT.
CNO embraces flexibility and encourages you to work where you’re most productive. For students residing within 60 miles of CNO’s Carmel, IN or Chicago, IL corporate office, interns will have access to come into the office. If there are groups of interns near either location, informal lunches may also be arranged.
About CNO Financial Group:
CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands and supported by our associates and agents. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and more than $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 8,600 exclusive agents and independent partner agents guide individuals, families, and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions.
We are financially strong and well positioned for continued growth, and we are grounded in our core values of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Integrity, Customer Focus, Excellence, and Teamwork. We have offices in more than 260 communities in the U.S., including our headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, and corporate offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Orlando, and Milwaukee.
At CNO Financial Group, we’re always looking forward—to the security and stability we help create for our insurance brands’ customers, and the growth we create within our own company. We're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences.
If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.