About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Washington, DC. You will join the Workforce and Rewards team to support client engagements across various industries. This role involves a hybrid schedule, requiring at least three days per week in the office. You will work alongside senior clients and internal experts to diagnose challenges and design talent solutions related to rewards, HR transformation, and workforce planning.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research and analysis on industry and organization-specific issues, including business strategy and compensation trends.
- Collect and examine data to develop solutions tailored to client needs.
- Analyze strategic, financial, and organizational information to provide insights for project teams.
- Participate in team problem-solving sessions to shape practical solutions.
- Support the development of reports, presentations, and recommendations.
What you'll need#
- Progress toward a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Psychology, with an expected graduation date in Spring 2028.
- Strong academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in human capital consulting.
- Enthusiasm for learning and applying new digital tools and AI technologies.
- Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with data analysis, storytelling with data, and presentation design.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
- Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong time management.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (minimum three days per week in office).
About Mercer
Mercer provides professional services focused on health, wealth, and career management. The firm assists organizations with retirement readiness, talent decisions, and benefits design. It operates as part of Marsh and maintains a presence in 130 countries. The company employs over 90,000 people globally and is headquartered in New York.
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