Human Resource Intern @ Echo Global Logistics

The world of transportation has never been more dynamic. If you’re the type of person who craves opportunity and challenge in a supportive and collaborative setting, you belong here. 

The Echo Trailblazers internship gives you the confidence, community, and communication skills needed to forge a new path. As a member of the Echo Global Logistics team, you’ll work on real-world projects, learn from logistics legends, and work toward a common goal: simplifying transportation for our clients and carriers.  You will be on the road to success as an Echo Trailblazer!

As a HR Intern, you will work closely with the HR team and have daily projects to work on and grow your HR skills. No 2 days will be the same throughout the summer for you, as you will receive first hand experience of working within a growing HR team.

What We’re Looking for

Passion for Logistics: A keen interest and willingness to learn and try new things
Possess a can-do attitude and believes anything is possible with the right focus
Be organized, professional, and coachable with strong problem solving, communication, time management, and project management skills
Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and support the team in various ways

What You’ll Gain

Hands-On Experience:Work on impactful opportunities related to our clients and company
Career Development:Enhance your skills and build a strong work ethic
Network Opportunities:Connect with industry professionals and attend company events

Responsibilities & Job Duties

Partner with the specified HR team on a capstone project
Research and assist with requests related to HR projects
Projects may include assisting with HR projects, benefits, helping revamp the onboarding program, updating and revising job descriptions, etc.
Opportunity to shadow individuals within different departments
Give a presentation to all leadership detailing experiences and goals met during internship, and a project
Be willing to complete additional tasks that arise within the HR team

What’s in it for You?

10-week paid internship working alongside various teams at Echo
Join a vibrantteam with casual dress in a collaborative, can-do environment
Enjoy a hybrid working model
Learning resources outside your day-to-day roles
Exposure to real-business experiences
Potential for full-time employment

Requirements

Must be able to start June 2, 2025 and complete the entire 10 week program
Currently enrolled at a university as a rising senior, with at least one semester remaining after completion of internship
Able to work in our Chicago office 3 days and hybrid 2 days a week
No major or GPA requirements

Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled solutions and supply chain management. We utilize technology to simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers by handling the critical tasks on their behalf so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that ship their products with carriers who transport those goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

Human Resource Intern

Echo Global Logistics

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

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