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Western & Southern Financial Group

Provides personalized financial solutions and guidance

Human Resources Intern

Summer 2027Deadline 2/1/27
No salary listed
Internship
Incomplete
Cincinnati, OH, USA
In Person
People & HR

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma and enrollment in a college-level curriculum or program while working toward a degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related degree program.
  • The ability to work independently while being detail-oriented and organized.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and research skills.
  • A desire for continuous learning and improvement.
  • The ability to take initiative.
  • The ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor when interacting with others.
  • The ability to work in an office setting and remain stationary for extended periods while working at a desk, on a computer, with standard office equipment, or in meetings.
  • The ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information with customers and associates regularly.
  • Visual acuity to read and interpret correspondence, procedures, reports, and forms in paper and electronic formats, inspect small defects or parts, operate machinery when required, use measurement devices, and determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.
  • The ability to prepare written correspondence, reports, and forms using prescribed formats and following punctuation, grammar, diction, and style rules.
  • The ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • The ability to perform continuous computer work involving substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
  • The ability to work extended hours during peak workloads or special projects and events.
Responsibilities
  • Attend hiring manager recruiting meetings.
  • Screen resumes and applications.
  • Complete phone screens and in-person interviews and follow up with hiring managers.
  • Support efforts to attract talent, promote the internship program, and promote the talent brand.
  • Source candidates from targeted universities through personal interactions, connections, LinkedIn, Handshake, and posting boards.
  • Respond to emails from the Intern Program QA inbox.
  • Attend and assist with career fairs.
  • Help campus recruiters prepare and schedule campus events, including information sessions and table talks.
  • Assist with Talent Acquisition initiatives and projects.
  • Update the Campus Recruiter Standard Operating Procedure binder.
  • Partner with Public Relations to create social media posts and campaigns.
  • Assist in coordinating and planning summer intern engagements.
  • Conduct student recruitment campaigns to prepare for the fall season.
  • Attend committee meetings and assist with planning special events, including CINC and the IT Intern Summit.
  • Assist in designing, developing, and implementing online training content to upskill internal sales associates in Salesforce using the ADDIE instructional design model.
  • Assist with knowledge-transfer projects using the established four-step process; partner with the knowledge-transfer consultant to define scope, facilitate meetings, and execute all phases of the knowledge-transfer plan.
  • Assist the Senior Knowledge Services Consultant in researching knowledge-management solutions, presenting best practices, and formulating implementation plans.
  • Assist in creating and updating standard operating procedures, job aids, and manuals for internal Talent Development and enterprise-wide use.
  • Assist the Talent Development team with coordinating and staffing learning events, including Hub events, EEP pop-up shops, knowledge cafes, and the IT Leadership Development Program.
  • Schedule learning events, publish marketing materials, set up technology, engage with associates at events, and promote Talent Development initiatives and programs.
  • Research and assist in evaluating and selecting learning content from vendors for learning journeys and consultations.
  • Coordinate with Talent Development members to track upcoming communications and update the Human Resources communication calendar.
  • Attend Human Resources communication-calendar meetings on behalf of Talent Development and report back on communications that could affect Talent Development.
  • Assist the Talent Development Coordinator in managing the learning management system, including testing new configurations, revising existing configurations, and creating or updating standard operating procedures.
  • Create playlists, curricula, assignments, and reports in the learning management system.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

About the company

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Western & Southern Financial Group

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Western & Southern Financial Group helps individuals and middle-market clients manage financial needs through personalized, face-to-face guidance. Western & Southern Life sales representatives assess goals and tailor solutions like life insurance within an agency-based system supported by mentors and managers. The firm translates complex financial concepts into practical plans focused on protection, savings, and retirement, backed by a long heritage dating to 1888. Its goal is to provide clear, stable guidance and ongoing support through a relationship-driven, professional team.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded

1888

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What believers are saying

  • April 27, 2026 Till acquisition expands direct-to-consumer family banking immediately.
  • March 31, 2026 assets reached $132.3 billion, supporting acquisition capacity.
  • Fidelity’s IncomePoint distribution keeps Western & Southern inside employer retirement plans.

What critics are saying

  • The 2025 overtime class action targets Western-Southern and Eagle Realty’s payroll practices.
  • Armstrong v. Western & Southern shows repeated employee-benefit litigation pressure in 2026.
  • Till integration failure wastes capital and distracts management from core insurance profitability.

What makes Western & Southern Financial Group unique

  • 1888 Cincinnati mutual heritage and seven life subsidiaries anchor trust.
  • $132.3 billion in assets and managed assets signal scale and staying power.
  • Till Financial adds digital family banking to Western & Southern’s family-focused portfolio.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Performance Bonus

Company News

The Business Journals
May 1st, 2026
Western & Southern acquires fintech firm in first deal since 2022

Western & Southern has completed its first acquisition since 2022, purchasing a fintech firm to expand Gerber Life Insurance's family-focused offerings. The deal marks the company's return to acquisition activity after a two-year pause. Western & Southern indicated it has sufficient capital to pursue additional acquisitions when suitable opportunities emerge. The transaction strengthens the insurer's position in the family insurance market through enhanced technology capabilities.

Benzinga
Apr 27th, 2026
Western & Southern Financial Group acquires Till Financial to expand into digital family banking

Western & Southern Financial Group has acquired Till Financial, a fintech platform focused on digital family banking, marking a significant expansion into consumer financial services. The acquisition adds to Western & Southern's portfolio of family-focused brands, including Gerber Life Insurance and Fabric Technologies. Founded in 2018, Till provides a family banking platform featuring a mobile app and debit card with parental controls, automated allowances, shared savings goals and fraud protection. The platform helps families teach children financial literacy through hands-on money management. The deal advances Western & Southern's direct-to-consumer strategy and diversifies its offerings beyond traditional insurance products. Western & Southern, founded in 1888, serves 6.3 million customers and manages $132.3 billion in assets as of March 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

PR Newswire
Apr 27th, 2026
Western & Southern Financial Group Acquires Till Financial, Expanding into Digital Family Banking Services and Investing in the Next Generation

/PRNewswire/ -- Western & Southern Financial Group, a leading financial services company serving more than six million customers with insurance, retirement and...

FinSMEs
Jul 16th, 2025
Retirable Raises $10M in Series A Funding

Retirable, a NYC-based holistic retirement platform provider, raised $10m in Series A funding

The Cincinnati Enquirer
Aug 9th, 2024
Cincinnati-based company listed among the best for high school grads to start careers

Cincinnati-based Western & Southern was No. 48 of the top 50 companies listed on the report.