Are you looking to gain real world experience in a thriving, global financial services firm with an award-winning culture? Consider an internship and start building your career at Baird.
About our intern program:
Our competitive intern program offers interns exposure to the business world and a meaningful work experience. Interns are treated as valuable team members while learning from experienced professionals in a collaborative, fun and dynamic environment. Baird's summer intern program is a robust experience that includes an Intern Welcome Event, professional development and networking with leaders and associates. Our interns have the opportunity to use a Baird Gives Back Day, a paid day to volunteer in the community. Our informal mentor program gives interns an opportunity to network throughout Baird and learn about all the areas of the firm. To learn more, check out this .
Our Human Resources team:
Baird’s Human Resources team is dedicated to attracting, developing, engaging and retaining the best global talent to meet the firm’s mission of being a best place to work. We look for highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals who are proactive, eager to learn and ready to contribute. We are seeking interns on our HR Reporting & Analytics team and our HR Technology team.
Internship Location, Availability and Hours:
Located in our downtown Milwaukee office, the interns must be able to work part-time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week, and full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week. We are seeking local students who can start in May 2025.
As a Human Resources Intern, you will:
HR Reporting & Analytics:
Support a variety of reporting and analytics projects throughout the year to help execute goals and fulfill requests
Develop the expertise to be able to access data and report from Workday, including Workday report writing and editing
Manage weekly, monthly, and other recurring reports that are sent to departments across Baird
Support firmwide initiatives, such as United Way and United Performing Arts Fund, through reporting
Work with and learn from other HR team members and leaders, leaders across the firm, and departments outside of HR to gain an understanding of other areas of the firm and how reporting and analytics help support business needs
HR Technology:
Work with Baird’s HRIS, Workday, gain exposure to HRIS administration, and learn the processes the system supports, such as Performance Management, Benefits, Recruiting, etc.
Collaborate with the team to research, recommend and implement HR technology best practice solutions in alignment with HR strategic initiatives
Support system enhancements requests, including new functionality rollouts and modifications of existing functionality
Assist project managers within HR Technology and Operations on projects by compiling meeting notes, follow ups, scheduling meetings, etc.
What we look for:
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, Business Analytics or related degree. Targeting May 2026 or later graduation dates
Possess a natural curiosity in understanding the application of technology and data to solve business problems
Strong writing, communication and customer services skills
Exceptional organizational/time management skills and attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities at one time and meet all deadlines
A highly motivated, creative, strategic and analytical thinker who takes initiative to learn and contribute to the team
Ability to work within a team and on a self-directed basis
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically with Excel, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
Prior HRIS (specifically Workday) experience is a plus
Prior experience in an office setting preferred
What makes this opportunity great:
Apply knowledge gained in the classroom while developing relevant professional experience and meaningful relationships
Opportunity to learn and network across all HR teams and leaders to gain a broad understanding of Human Resources
Collaborative culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership
Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.
Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity
Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey – one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us. .