S Corporate Apprenticeship Program, Human Resources - Chicago

About the Program

The Aon Apprenticeship Program is a highly selective career development opportunity designed for individuals who want to launch a career within an Insurance Brokerage firm through real work, structured development, and high expectations. This is a professional role supported by coaching and development, with clear performance expectations and progression milestones.

This "Earn and Learn" program offers an alternative pathway to gain valuable on-the-job experience while advancing your education and career development at Aon, with dedicated time during the standard workweek for classes to ensure a balance between academic achievement and professional growth.

• Fully paid tuition and books toward a two-year Business Marketing & Management associate degree at Harold Washington College
• Integrated schedule of 40 hours per week combining work at Aon's Chicago office (in-person) and classes on campus at Harold Washington College
• Potential for pay increases every six months for the duration of the two-year program
• Program begins August 3rd, 2026

As a Human Resources Apprentice at Aon, you'll rotate across key HR functions that support our talent strategy. It focuses on recruiting and onboarding talent, developing skills and careers, reviewing compensation and benefits, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering a positive, productive workplace culture.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience in:

• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Marketing
• Employee Development
• Compensation & Benefits
• Employee Relations
• Compliance
• Strategic Partnerships

Depending on business need, you would be hired into one of these roles:

• Early Careers Recruitment Coordinator
• Recruitment Marketing & Employer Branding Specialist
• Project Coordinator
• People Organization Analyst
• People Matters Specialist

• Supporting campus and early-career events such as career fairs, information sessions, and virtual webinars.
• Drafting short content pieces for campaigns, recruiter emails, and team newsletters.
• Ensuring adherence to labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Helping draft or update program materials (guides, FAQs, slide decks, newsletters).
• Training, career growth, and performance management.
• Supporting people‑related projects and initiatives, such as engagement, recognition, onboarding, or change management.
• Assisting with data gathering and organization (e.g., survey results, participation lists, program metrics) to support analysis.
• Updating project trackers and documentation to ensure stakeholders have accurate, up-to-date information.
• Keeping work and documentation organized and current in shared HR and marketing tools.
• Collaborating with HR, marketing, and business stakeholders, always approaching work with a candidate‑ and colleague‑focused mindset.
• Working within established brand guidelines, HR policies, and processes while still being creative.

• High school diploma or equivalent GED, or on track to graduate by July 1, 2026
• Minimum age of 18 years by June 15, 2026
• Meet enrollment requirements for Harold Washington College's AAS Business Marketing & Management program and maintain passing grades (C or higher)
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (Aon does not offer sponsorship)
• Ability to work consistently in a professional, team‑based environment
• Commitment to an on‑site schedule for the full 2‑year program (remote work not available)
• Open to feedback and a genuine interest to learn new tools, processes, and HR concepts.

• Strong interest in working with data to answer questions and solve problems in HR (e.g., hiring, engagement, program outcomes).
• Enthusiasm for working with people‑focused projects and programs.
• Experience with spreadsheets, especially Microsoft Excel (sorting/filtering data, using basic formulas, creating simple charts).
• Prior work or leadership experience demonstrating responsibility and work ethic.
• Interest in building a long‑term career in a professional services environment.
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