Summer 2026 HR Compensation Partner Intern jobs in United States
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Chicago Transit Authority · 2 hours ago

Summer 2026 HR Compensation Partner Intern

positionChicago, IL
timeInternship
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workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! They are seeking a Summer 2026 HR Compensation Partner Intern to assist in conducting job analysis, validating job duties, and preparing benchmarking for compensation placement.

CommunitiesCustomer ServicePublic TransportationTransportationTravel

Responsibilities

Conduct job analysis by reviewing existing job descriptions, organizational charts, and operational documentation to identify gaps our outdated content
Partner with compensation staff and department leaders to validate job duties, scope, through structured discussions and follow analysis
Assist with benchmarking preparations by aligning job descriptions to market matches to understand how job content impacts compensation placement
Document findings, track progress, against milestones, and present summary insights to the Compensation team and stakeholders

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeAnalytical skillsHuman Resources knowledgeCommunication skillsProject managementVideo editingOrganizational skillsProblem solving

Required

Full-time enrollment in a degree program at an accredited college or university
Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good analytical and critical thinking skills
Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail
Good project management skills
Excellent video editing skills
Strong problem solving skills
Knowledge of Human Resources laws, regulations, and best practices

Preferred

Business Administration
Compensation
Human Resources
Industrial Psychology
Information Systems
College sophomore and above

Company

Chicago Transit Authority

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We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.
dateFounded in 1947
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.transitchicago.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$146.1M
Key Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2025-11-24Grant· $121.1M
2023-06-27Grant· $25M

Leadership Team

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Jeremy Fine
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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Bill Mooney
Chief Infrastructure Officer
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