At SpotHero, we work as a team to empower people to get everywhere, easier! We’re rapidly growing with the mission of bringing the parking industry into the future through technology. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app and website to reserve convenient, affordable parking in advance, on-the-go, or through their connected cars, and parking operator partners rely on us to help them reach new customers while optimizing their business. We connect the dots with cutting-edge technology, delivering value to both sides of this exciting, evolving marketplace.
Our Summer 2026 Internship Program dates are May 26, 2026 - August 14, 2026. Applications will be accepted March 9, 2026 - March 13, 2026.
People Team Intern at SpotHero:
We are seeking a People Team Intern to join us for our Summer 2026 Internship Program! This role offers broad exposure across the People function, with a strong emphasis on People Analytics.
As a People Team Intern, you’ll support initiatives that strengthen our learning culture, elevate the employee experience, and ensure we’re making data-informed decisions. You’ll work on meaningful, high-impact projects, including building a lasting People analytics dashboard. Also, contribute to talent branding, recruiting strategy, systems optimization, and employee engagement initiatives.
This is an opportunity to blend creativity, analytics, systems thinking, and operational execution in a leading fast-paced tech environment!
What You’ll Do:
- Support the People team following our post Workday implementation, including reporting setup
- Assist with talent branding initiatives, including creating engaging content and tracking campaign performance
- Develop and track recruiting campaigns, bringing creative ideas to help SpotHero stand out in the market
- Build and maintain a People Team analytics dashboard that delivers actionable insights
- Support planning and operations for our Summer All Team Week
- Conduct market research to ensure our People practices remain competitive and best-in-class
- Assist in building People-related reports and presentations aligned with SpotHero branding guidelines
- Identify manual HR workflows and explore AI-driven solutions to automate and improve processes
- Partner on system automation projects and help streamline internal communications and documentation
- Analyze people data to identify trends in hiring, retention, and employee engagement
- Translate insights into clear recommendations for People leadership
Who You Are:
- A strong communicator who can translate data into clear, compelling insights and data visualization
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Analytical and data-driven, with a natural curiosity
- Creative and excited to experiment with new ideas, especially in employer branding and recruiting
- Comfortable learning new systems and tools
- Proactive and eager to take ownership of projects
What You Bring:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Analytics, Data Science, Business Management, or a related field (open to other disciplines with demonstrated interest)
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with spreadsheets or data tools (Excel, Google Sheets, etc.)
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI, or similar) is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Seeking Candidates in:
- Chicago - 1-2 days per week in office
What we are offering:
- 12 week paid summer internship (May 26, 2026 -August 14, 2026)
- A supportive learning environment at one of Chicago’s leading tech companies, where you’ll collaborate, learn from, and build connections with creative, innovative, and passionate people in a casual yet highly productive atmosphere
- Udemy License – We support the professional and personal growth of our people by providing everyone with learning resources and development opportunities.
- Weekly lunch stipend for in-office days
- Participation in team events and company-wide activities like our "All Team Week" during the summer
- Parking stipend – Duh. We help people park!
- Our commitment to allyship has been a central driver of how we Respect Fellow Drivers. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of Employee Resource Groups, access allyship learning resources, and actively contribute to our ongoing effort of making SpotHero inclusive for all.
- A workplace recognized as CityLights award winner by 1871, 2026 Best Places To Work by BuiltIn, Most Loved Workplace Certified by the Best Practice Institute, and recipient of multiple Comparably awards, including Best Company Culture, Best Company for Women, and Best Company for Diversity.
Compensation in Illinois:
- $20/hour; 40 hours a week
At SpotHero, we Respect Fellow Drivers by providing an inclusive interview experience for everyone, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process. Please let our team know of your need when you apply or as you begin interviewing with our team.
SpotHero is an equal opportunity employer. We know that a diverse workforce is the strongest workforce, and are committed to building and supporting an inclusive environment for all.Additionally, because we want to Remember to Signal, if you choose to provide us personal information in connection with a job application, please review our Applicant Privacy Notice which provides details about what information we collect and process about you in order to consider your candidacy.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.
