Aon'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.

How this opportunity is different

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

What the day will look like

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

Roles within Human Resources:

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

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Supportingcampus and early-career eventssuch as career fairs, information sessions, and virtual webinars.
• Drafting shortcontent piecesfor campaigns, recruiter emails, and team newsletters.
• Ensuring adherence to labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Helping draft or updateprogram materials(guides, FAQs, slide decks, newsletters).
• Training, career growth, and performance management.
• Supportingpeople-related projects and initiatives, such as engagement, recognition, onboarding, or change management.
• Assisting withdata gathering and organization(e.g., survey results, participation lists, program metrics) to support analysis.
• Updatingproject trackers and documentationto ensure stakeholders have accurate, up-to-date information.
• Keeping work and documentationorganized and currentin shared HR and marketing tools.
• Collaborating with HR, marketing, and business stakeholders, always approaching work with acandidate- and colleague-focused mindset.
• Working within establishedbrand guidelines, HR policies, and processeswhile still being creative.

Required Qualifications & Expectations

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred for recruitment marketing apprentice: Adobe Suite (InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator) and editing simplevideos.

What do we offer? Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time salary of $46,200 per year ($22.21 per hour)
• Tuition assistance to continue your education post program
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays and 15 vacation days per calendar year
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with an employer contribution
• Comprehensive employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
• Detailed benefits information provided at time of offer

Selection Process

Admission is competitive. Candidates are evaluated on professionalism, readiness, learning agility, and potential. To ensure a consistent and fair evaluation, all candidates progress through the same structured process. Completion of each step is required to remain under consideration.

1. Application Submission

Apply through our careers site. The application must be fully completed (all required fields and questions), and an attached resume is required. Incomplete applications or missing resumes will not be reviewed.

2. Online Skills Assessment & Video Interview

Applicants who meet initial requirements will complete an online skills assessment to evaluate proficiency in workplace tools (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Those meeting the minimum score will proceed to a structured, one-way video interview, assessed on professionalism, communication, learning agility, and readiness.

3. Recruiter Screening

Candidates who pass the assessment and video interview will complete a virtual screening with an Aon recruiter, featuring behavioral-based interview questions.

4. Program Readiness

Successful candidates are referred to the partner college to confirm eligibility. This includes submitting transcripts or completing placement exams to enroll in courses aligned with the apprenticeship program.

5. On-Site Interviews

Finalists will interview on-site with the hiring team. Interviews include behavioral and situational questions to assess accountability, and ability to succeed in a professional, team-based environment. Attendance on-site is required (remote interviews are not available for this stage).

6. Offer Stage

After on-site interviews, selected candidates receive contingent offers. Upon acceptance, candidates must complete a background check and any additional pre-employment steps communicated by the recruiter.

For more information, visit our LinkedIn Life Page: Aon US Apprenticeship Program or register for one of our information sessions here.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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