Intern, People & Culture

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. 

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

About the Role
Are you ready to kick-start your career in HR? Join our People and Culture team as an intern and dive into the exciting world of Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partner support! You’ll gain hands-on experience in recruitment, benefits administration, and more—all while having fun and connecting with a fantastic team. Get ready to learn and grow in an environment that values creativity and collaboration!

Here's what you could do as part of this internship:

• Assisting with recruitment processes, from crafting engaging job postings to screening resumes
• Building strong relationships with the Talent Acquisition team
• Using technology to maintain accurate and marketable job descriptions
• Communicating effectively and providing stellar support during onboarding
• Working independently and managing responsibilities with ease

You might have:

• 2 years of study in a Human Resources-related field
• Customer service experience that demonstrates your people skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word
• A passion for developing soft skills like communication and personal branding
• A can-do attitude and the drive to learn more about HR in a totally awesome team environment

You should know:

If you are located in the Chicago area, this can be a hybrid experience. We are open to virtual interns or those located in Chicago. 

If you're excited to make a meaningful impact and learn from industry experts, apply now and take the first step toward your future in HR! 

THE PERKS

Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.
 

Travel requirements for this role are as follows:Less than 25% 

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Intern, People & Culture  is between $20- $25 per hour. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

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