Human Resources Leadership Development Program – Participant

Travelers

HRLDP participant in Human Resources at Travelers focused on human resources, insurance, strategy, and leadership. Engaging in multi-faceted curriculum with a commitment to innovation and collaboration.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $63,800 - $105,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The program is multi-faceted and offers a human resources and business development curriculum focused on human resources, insurance, strategy, leading self and influencing others.
Other program components include formal mentoring, networking and career guidance.
Please note that occasional travel for business meetings and events is an expectation of program participants.
HRLDP participant duties will vary based on the specific rotation, but will be within one or more of the areas outlined below:
COMPENSATION: Design competitive and cost-effective total compensation programs, practices and solutions that support management in leading the creation and maintenance of a high-performance culture at Travelers.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: Develop an understanding of issues, state and federal employment law regulations and corporate HR policies and procedures.
TALENT ACQUISITION: Consult with business partners to develop and maintain external recruitment sources for exempt and non-exempt positions. Recruit, interview, assess and place applicants to effectively meet company human resources needs.
TRACK BASED ROTATION: Tracks include but are not limited to: People & Projects (HR Generalist, Diversity & Inclusion, Learning & Development, Operations) or Data & Analytics (Benefits, Workforce Analytics). Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
A minimum of 1 year of Human Resources related experience (which may include one or more internship experiences in the Human Resources field).
Accountability: Strong track record of taking ownership and responsibility for actions and outcomes, performance, and results.
Analytical and Critical Thinking: Demonstrated aptitude in identifying current or future problems or opportunities, analyzing data, synthesizing and comparing information to understand issues, identifying cause/effect relationships and exploring alternative solutions to support sound decision making.
Change Management/Resilience: Ability to remain energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands.
Customer Focus: Proven customer service skills with the ability to provide service excellence to internal or external clients.
Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrated track record of self and social awareness, empathy and balances confidence with humility.
Interpersonal: Excellent communication skills with the ability to actively engage with others while maintaining a positive attitude.
Judgment/Decision Making: Capability of exercising sound judgment, making decisions and committing to a position.
Leveraging Differences: Proven capacity to works with and include people from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, races, etc. and view those differences as assets to be leveraged to accomplish business goals and objectives.
Relationship Management: Strong relationship management skills including the ability to seek out, build, foster and maintain productive relationships, networks or alliances to meet goals and achieve results.
Teamwork: Ability to work together in situations when actions are interdependent, and a team is mutually responsible to produce a result.
Work Ethic: Possession of a strong drive to do what it takes to get the job done; inquisitive and demonstrates a strong willingness to learn.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
Legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Compensation Program DesignEmployee RelationsTalent AcquisitionData AnalysisWorkforce Analytics

Soft Skills

AccountabilityCustomer FocusInterpersonal CommunicationJudgment and Decision MakingTeamwork