HR Learning & Development Intern

 Work Location Type: Onsite

Req Number 327312

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com. 

Compensation:

This position is hourly, and the starting pay rate is $29.50/hour

The rate of pay provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The rate reflects the expected base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. 

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.  

Position Overview:

Grainger is recruiting for a 2026 Summer Intern in Learning & Development (L&D) at our Lake Forest, IL location. The L&D Internship Program is a full-time, paid, 10-week program designed to provide college students with practical experience in learning & development. 

You Will:

Grainger’s L&D Internship Program provides college students with meaningful exposure to the full scope of the HR and Learning & Development function. The intern will gain hands‑on experience creating and improving learning solutions while working closely with L&D professionals and exploring each stage of the learning process—from identifying performance needs to evaluating impact.

In addition, the intern will collaborate with teams across the broader Talent organization, including Talent Acquisition and HR partners, to understand how learning integrates with Grainger’s people strategy and supports team member growth.

You will participate in a variety of development opportunities, including a comprehensive onboarding program, structured learning sessions, meet‑and‑greets with executive leaders, peer mentorship, social events, and more. The role reports to the L&D Manager. As a team member you will gain:  

• Experience seeing a business-critical project through from start to finish.  
• Collaborate with L&D team members to learn how training programs are designed to help the business and support employee growth.
• Learn how to use the ADDIE instructional design model and apply it to help create or improve training materials like eLearning modules, job aids, and presentations.

• Gain exposure to learning design and development tools and platforms like Adobe Rise, Canva, Brainshark, Camtasia, SucessFactors, Learning Module Systems (LMS), and LinkedIn Learning.

• Support the planning, coordination, and operationalization of learning programs across multiple functions at Grainger.
• Provide input on enhancing learning programs and explore innovative, technology‑driven approaches to improve the end‑to‑end learner experience.

You Have:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Currently enrolled in a college or university and working towards a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Instructional Design, Adult Learning or a related field
• Strong interest in talent development and employee growth
• Ability to ask insightful questions and propose practical solutions or alternative approaches
• You're excited to learn and willing to jump in and take initiative.
• Proficiency in systems including the following software: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027

• No Visa sponsorships required now or in the future

 We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.