We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

Purpose:

Working at Athene is more than an internship — it’s a game changer for your career. Being an intern at Athene is seeing your idea come into fruition through collaborating with a team. It’s doing meaningful work with talented people. All internships are designed for you to create innovative solutions for our customers and the industry. Your internship is about making a difference in our communities. This is your chance to change the game with one of the leading retirement services companies in the United States.

What you can expect as an Athene Intern:

Professional development
Social events
Networking events
Volunteer opportunities
Community involvement
Collaboration with other interns
Paid housing option (if eligible)

Internships will run from mid-May to early August

Interviews and hiring decisions expect to be completed prior to mid-November, with some being completed as early as late September. Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for Fall term 2026.

The Human Resources (HR) Intern will contribute to employee engagement initiatives with an emphasis on community engagement. This internship offers hands-on experience across HR functions while creating opportunities to connect employees with our culture and community.

Accountabilities:

Community Engagement

Collaborate on volunteer plans, including how to communicate, coordinate andtrack forvarious company volunteer events
Lead a project to celebrate and acknowledge recipients of Athene’s Game Changer Scholarshipprogram.
Assist with projects that celebrate, reward, and bolster employee relationships with local nonprofits.
Partner on engagement opportunities by working with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) on event management and administrative reporting in Benevity, our online volunteer system.
Provide recommendations for improvements to programs, processes, and systems.

HR Generalist Exposure

Assist HR Business Partners (HRBP) with employee engagementinitiatives.
Support HRBPs in collecting and analyzing workforce data and preparing presentations for leaders.
Participate in cross-functional HR projects focused on enhancing employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
Shadow HRBPs during meetings (where appropriate) to observe consultative HR practices and gain insights into leader/employee support.

Broader HR Learning

Shadow across HR functions, including Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Communications, Culture & Inclusion, Benefits, Wellness, and Employee Relations. The goal is to gain holistic exposure to HR.

Qualifications and Experience:

Pursuit of a degree in Business, Liberal Arts, or related field required, with a focus in Human Resources, Corporate Social Responsibility, Organizational Development, Leadership, or Communications preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to work independently and make decisions, including when to escalate to a senior HR team member.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
Experience leading, planning, and organizing projects independently and with a team.
Ability to share knowledge, accept feedback, and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene.

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Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law..

Human Resources Intern

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