Who is Grant Thornton? Grant Thornton is a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm on the move! As part of a dynamic, global organization of more than 53,000 people serving clients in more than 135 countries, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader. Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenue in excess of $1.7 billion and operates 59 offices across the United States with more than 565 partners and 8,000+ employees. Grant Thornton works with a broad range of publicly and privately held companies, government agencies, financial institutions, and civic and religious organizations. Core industries served include consumer and industrial products, financial services, not-for-profit, private equity, and technology. Grant Thornton focuses on serving dynamic organizations that pursue growth holistically – whether through revenue improvement, leadership, mission fulfillment or innovation. We are committed to capitalizing on our strengths and serving dynamic organizations that share our values and drive. Our global values of collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect, and responsibility (“CLEARR”) guide our behaviors and fuel our ambition to be the firm that makes a difference every day. We put people first, and that is what sets us apart. We provide companies with the guidance that they need to help run their businesses, establish robust internal controls, use information effectively and improve performance. These services include compliance, consulting services, information technology solutions, forensic accounting and investigative services, recovery and reorganization, tax preparation, and valuation, to name a few. What is People and Culture? At Grant Thornton, Human Resources is comprised of the members of our People & Culture (P&C) team. We make business more personal and build trust into every interaction. Serving that purpose, living our brand, and executing our strategy is how we achieve our vision of becoming the most admired professional services firm. P&C Colleagues are culture ambassadors and integrate our culture into everything we touch, serve as trusted business partners, and are intentional about inclusion leading to an exceptional employee experience. Position Summary People & Culture Interns will participate in an 8-week rotational program through various areas of human resources: Office of the NMP – People, People Experience, DEI&B, Community Building, and Colleague Learning & Org. Effectiveness. Office of the Chief P&C Officer: this team intently listens to the feedback of others inside and outside of the firm to gather information on current and anticipated future challenges and objectives and continuously strategizes, evaluates, plans, and empowers the entire P&C function to create and execute value-added services with quality, speed, and operational efficiency. + Participate in People and Culture programs + Assist with maintenance of our P&C Canvas (intranet) site + Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis requests People Experience: The People Experience team recognizes our people as the core of our business. Our team provides day to day P&C support and guidance for our ECS and ICS colleagues. We also serve as trusted advisors to the business, offering guidance while applying a client-centric, people-first, and risk-aware lens.. + Assist with inbox maintenance to ensure questions are responded to timely + Assist with year-end talent reviews to keep track of feedback and next steps + Pull compensation reports to support the year-end process + Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis requests Culture Immersion & Inclusion: helps deliver a remarkable culture immersion & inclusion and create an environment where people can bring their whole selves to work. This is evidenced in how we onboard our people into the firm, how they feel while they are here, and how we love them to alumni and beyond. + Contribute to the design and launch of different DEI&B initiatives + Support the many different Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help reinforce a culture inclusive of DEI&B Talent Acquisition: a highly integrated team of recruiting and onboarding professionals that work together to recruit and welcome talent to the firm. Our team's priority is to deliver the right talent at the right time. We engage with our clients to understand their needs and work to connect them with the desired talent to achieve their goals. + Helping to manage the programming and process for our ECS summer interns (all service lines) + Candidate sourcing + Helping to manage the Sophomore rotation program (all service lines) + Aligning fall programming and planning at universities with the budget + Planning fall events on campus for university recruiting and our ECS professionals Learning & Effectiveness: In alignment with Grant Thornton’s mission to take care of our people, we’re committed to helping every employee grow professionally. We understand that career development is a lifelong process of self-exploration, learning and decision-making that brings you closer to your ideal job, skillset, and purpose. The firm is here to provide you with the right tools and resources to help you to grow, develop and thrive in your career. + Support learning and performance processes and programs + Assist with CPE reporting/tracking Additional responsibilities may include: + May assist with the talent acquisition process + General P&C support as requested People and Community Qualifications: + Strong performing student academically with interest in human resources and has a creative mind + Minimum major and overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred + Pursuing degrees in: Human Resources, Administration, Psychology, or other related degree + Leader that demonstrates values of collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect, and responsibility in alignment with GT culture + Ability to work both in the office and virtually Benefits: Grant Thornton offers an outstanding opportunity for career growth and development, an attractive compensation and incentive program, generous benefits including immediate participation in our 401(k) plan, and a flexible work environment that offers individual enrichment opportunities in a team environment. It is Grant Thornton’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The pay rate for this position in the firm's Chicago, IL office is $33.50 per hour. About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About the Team The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how: • Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. • Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. • We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers • When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers Here’s what you can expect next: If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers. Benefits: We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits + Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period. + Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation. Additional Details: It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com. For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.