Employee Relations & People Partner Intern

The Assurant Internship Program is a 12-week immersive experience where interns do not sit on the sidelines. You will gain real-world experience by tackling business challenges and helping drive meaningful outcomes. The program combines hands-on work with learning and development opportunities, mentorship, networking and engagement opportunities, and resources designed to support your professional growth. 

Are you curious about what drives employee engagement, workplace culture, and organizational success?

At Assurant, our greatest asset is our people and our culture is a distinct competitive advantage. This is more than a traditional HR internship. You'll contribute to projects that strengthen business outcomes through influencing culture, improving employee experiences, and proactively identifying and mitigating organizational risks. Along the way, you'll develop valuable skills in employee relations, workforce analytics, problem solving, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking.

At Assurant, we're transforming the way work gets done by harnessing innovative thinking, the power of AI, automation, and data-driven insights while leveraging the unique skills of our people to deliver the greatest value in the moments that matter most. 

As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on meaningful projects focused on driving our culture and continually improving the support and experiences of our employees and leaders
• Gain exposure to Employee Relations and HR People Partner teams
• Analyze employee feedback and workforce data to uncover insights
• Collaborate with experienced HR professionals and business leaders
• Help improve processes, resources, and experiences
• Explore emerging HR technologies, digital enablement, and AI-powered solutions
• Present recommendations and ideas that can influence real business outcomes

You'll leave with practical experience, professional connections, and a deeper understanding of how leading organizations create great employee experiences while delivering business results.

What You'll Do

Employee Experience & Workforce Insights

• Analyze engagement survey results, employee feedback, and workforce trends to identify themes, root causes, and opportunities.
• Help develop presentations, dashboards, reports, and executive-ready summaries that communicate insights and recommendations.
• Summarize survey comments and feedback trends to support People Partner priorities and action planning.
• Research employee experience and workplace trends to inform team initiatives.

Special Projects & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with People Partners and cross-functional stakeholders on strategic and operational priorities.
• Gather stakeholder feedback and analyze findings to identify opportunities for process improvement and stronger employee experiences.
• Conduct research and benchmarking, then translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Support presentations, communications, project materials, and leadership updates.
• Bring a fresh perspective by challenging assumptions, identifying new ideas, and recommending innovative approaches.
• Contribute to projects focused on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, digital enablement, employee experience, and continuous improvement.

Performance Management & Employee Relations Support

• Support review of performance improvement and termination documentation for completeness, consistency, and alignment with company practices, while identifying items requiring additional People Partner review.
• Help identify recurring documentation themes and opportunities to improve consistency and effectiveness.
• Support maintenance of templates, resources, and job aids used by the People Partner team.
• Summarize findings and insights related to performance management and employee relations activities to drive continual improvements.

Process Improvement & Digital Enablement

• Support documentation and continuous improvement of People Partner processes, tools, and resources.
• Assist with process mapping and identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce administrative effort, and improve efficiency.
• Support development, testing, and implementation of tools, templates, and digital solutions that provide consistent guidance.
• Help maintain centralized process documentation and knowledge resources.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field. Graduating between December 2027 - May 2028
• Demonstrated interest in HR, employee experience, or process improvement.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, or similar tools.
• Strong curiosity, a proactive learning mindset, and a problem-solving approach.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and simplify complex information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• A collaborative, team-oriented, and people-centered approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with process mapping tools, such as Visio.
• Exposure to HR processes, employee relations, or employment practices.
• Interest in HR technology, automation, or AI-driven solutions.
• Experience summarizing data and creating visual insights.

Remote Opportunity: Atlanta

Paid Internship: $20-22/hour

Start Date: 5/17/2027
End Date: 8/7/2027

Note: You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.

Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

Helping People Thrive in a Connected World
Connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com.

For U.S. benefit information, visit myassurantbenefits.com. For benefit information outside the U.S., please speak with your recruiter.

What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

AI and Biometric Usage

Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Since we would like to know the real you, we require that all of our virtual interviews be conducted on video.

Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.

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