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Human Resources (HR) Internship – Summer 2026

Frisco, United States

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

At Humana, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for motivated and curious students who have a genuine interest in Human Resources to join our Summer 2026 Internship Program.

This comprehensive 12-week program offers students the chance to gain hands-on experience across diverse areas of Human Resources. Participants will engage in a cross-functional project, collaborating with multiple HR teams while focusing on initiatives that align with their individual area of interest. This structure fosters a well-rounded understanding of HR practices and encourages professional growth through meaningful, real-world application.

Interns will have the chance to gain exposure to areas such as:

HR Data & Analytics

HR Policy & Compliance

Process Improvement & Change Management

Associate Relations

Strategy & Workforce Planning

Associate Experience, Engagement & Culture

Through meaningful project work, mentorship, and hands-on exposure, you will not only learn how HR operates in a Fortune 500 company but also contribute directly to initiatives that make an impact on our associates and business outcomes.

Program Details:

Location: Louisville, KY; Arlington, VA; Chicago, IL; Frisco, TX; and Fort Lauderdale, FL (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in office)

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Duration: 12 weeks from May 18 to August 7, 2026

Responsibilities

Participate in HR rotations aligned with your career interests.

Support projects that may include HR policy review, process improvement, engagement initiatives, and associate experience programs.

Analyze HR data and prepare presentations/reports to support decision-making.

Collaborate with HR teams and leaders across functions to gain broad business exposure.

Assist with change management and/or project management activities, where applicable.

Contribute innovative ideas and provide feedback on associate engagement and cultural initiatives.

Present a capstone project at the conclusion of the internship highlighting your contributions and learnings.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, Data Science, Operations or a related field

Must be a current full-time undergraduate or graduate student with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and Summer 2028

Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday in the office 2-3 days/week for 12 weeks from May 18 – August 7, 2026

Have a strong academic history, with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Demonstrated interest in Human Resources as a career path

Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

Comfortable learning and working with technology, including navigating multiple software programs and digital tools to support daily tasks

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework or knowledge in:

Human Resources, Change Management, or Organizational Behavior

Project Management or Process Improvement

Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).

Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Previous internship, work, or leadership experience related to HR or people-focused roles.

Humana does not provide visa sponsorship or support for OPT/CPT/J1 for this internship position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

About Us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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