Human Resources Intern - Insure Your Future (summer 2026)

Human Resources Intern For Summer 2026

In partnership with the Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority's and Iowa Insurance Division's Insure Your Future program, Principal is seeking a Human Resources Intern for Summer 2026. The Human Resources Intern will support the HR Information Management team in advancing strategic capabilities across Data Services & Process Excellence, Data Privacy & AI Governance, and Knowledge & Information Management. They will also contribute to key initiatives that enhance scalability, compliance, and operational efficiency across global HR functions.

Knowledge & Information Management

• Support the migration of HR knowledge content from global locations into the ServiceNow Knowledge Base
• Collaborate with global partners to standardize and localize content, ensuring alignment with organizational standards
• Support the organization and tagging of content for improved accessibility and search-ability

Process Consultation & Documentation

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Shared Services to investigate and document HR processes
• Participate in process mapping and consultation sessions, collecting insights to drive clarity and continuous improvement
• Assist in developing standardized documentation templates and maintaining an up-to-date process library

Data Privacy & AI Governance

• Serve as a thought partner in exploring how HR can play a proactive role in data privacy and artificial intelligence (AI) governance
• Assist with privacy impact assessments for HR technologies and processes
• Research and summarize General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and global privacy regulations relevant to HR operations

Insure Your Future Program

• As part of the Insure Your Future program, the HR Intern will have access to peer organization intern cohort programming activities in the Des Moines metro area
• You will network outside of Principal's employee-base with other Insure Your Future program interns through structured programming
• An end of summer presentation to this cohort group will be expected as part of this program
• The Insure Your Future program is targeted at college first-years and sophomores

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Communications, or a related field
• Strong interest in HR technology, data governance, and process improvement
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proven leadership with community or school organizations and/or through formal work experience

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Familiarity with platforms like Oracle HCM, ServiceNow, Sharepoint Online, or similar HR and knowledge management tools
• Training or certification in Lean or Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English); able to support communication and documentation in both languages

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $19 - $21 / hour

Time Off Program

Paid company holidays and any time off required in your state. Pension Eligible No

Our Internship Culture

Join an established program that provides hands-on experiences for 200+ interns each year! You'll learn new skills with dedicated teams and mentors, build your professional network and collaborate across a global Fortune 500 company. We care about offering you diverse experiences and exciting challenges that push you to reach for bigger life goals, all while enjoying our flexibility and work life balance. Join us for events such as our Executive Speaker Series, gain career direction, and much more!

Location and Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement in Des Moines, IA. You'll work with your leader to determine which option may align best based on several factors.

Internship Stipend

You will receive a lump sum stipend of $3,000. This amount is intended to support incidental expenses you may incur as part of your internship. The Company will provide a tax gross-up on this stipend as a financial benefit, but is not intended to compensate for all tax liabilities.

Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.

Experience

Principal At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits. Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.