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Human Resources 
Leadership Development Program

NOTICE:  The 2025-2026 recruiting season for this program has begun! You can visit our events page to see if we'll be on your campus (virtually and/or in person) in the near future.
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At The Cigna Group, our Human Resources team is transforming to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving workforce. We're committed to developing future HR leaders by offering immersive experiences across key HR functions through a structured rotational program.

The Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) is designed to build well-rounded professionals with deep functional knowledge, leadership skills, and strategic insight. Participants benefit from mentorship, hands-on learning, and exposure to diverse areas within HR.

Our 10-week Summer Associate Internship provides meaningful work experience, executive engagement, and the opportunity to solve real business challenges. High-performing interns may be offered full-time roles in the HRLDP upon completion of their graduate degree.
Apply to the HRLDP internship

 Dates:
Recruiting for the HRLDP Summer Associate Internship runs annually from August to November.

Those who excel during their internship will be considered for a full-time position as part of the HRLDP after completion of their post-graduate degree.

Locations:
The summer associate internship will be hosted in one of our 3 main locations:
Bloomfield, CT
Philadelphia, PA 
St. Louis, MO

Full-time locations will be discussed upon hire. 

 Timeframe:
Our 10-week summer associate internship runs annually from
May - August.

As a full-time hire, each associate will participate in 3 rotations, each lasting approximately
9–12 months depending on the needs of the role.

Who We Hire:
We look for individuals who are in a Master’s Program in Human Resources or a related field, with 1+ year of relevant professional experience (including internships). 
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Associate holding a #TeamCignaGroup sign
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Areas of Exposure
Full-time HRLDP associates will have the opportunity to rotate between 3 of the below functions. A typical rotational experience will include two center of excellence (COE) roles and one HR Business Partner role.

- Benefits & Well Being
- Compensation
- Corporate Impact, Inclusion, and Sustainability
- Employee Relations
- Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
- Human Resources Operations
- Learning and Leadership Development
- Talent Acquisition


​​​​​​​Take it from them...
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Sophia M.
Human Resource Business Partner Lead Analyst
“The HRLDP has provided me with a completely personalized experience from day one. The program has given me so much exposure to our HR function and executive leadership team. The diversity of career opportunities and authenticity of HR leadership is why I came to The Cigna Group as an intern, and the support and mentorship that I’ve received through the program is one of the many reasons I chose to stay on full time.”
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Kristin R.
Employee Relations Consultant
“The HRLDP provides strong rotational and developmental opportunities and a sense belonging amongst the cohort and HR community. I feel supported and empowered by the wonderful mentors, teammates, and leaders I have had the opportunity to work with!”
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Oluchi N.
Compensation Consultant
"Participating in the HR Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) at The Cigna Group has been an incredibly transformative and enriching journey! Throughout my rotations, I have felt unwavering support and encouragement, which has been instrumental in my growth as an HR professional. The diverse roles and projects I have been assigned have not only pushed me out of my comfort zone but also broadened my understanding of the HR function. Each experience has contributed to my development, allowing me to acquire new skills and deepen my competencies."
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Deen W.
Developmental Assessment Strategy Lead
"The HRLDP has been an incredibly hands-on and growth-filled journey. As an intern, I was able to participate in impactful work with our Inclusion team on an enterprise facing project and network with leaders across the business. As a full-time associate, the high-impact work has allowed me to grow quickly while feeling supported by mentors and fellow associates. The exposure to enterprise-level projects and the investment in my development are just a few of the reasons I'm grateful to be part of this program."
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Check out our summer internship
HRLDP Summer Intern Associates will contribute to the Human Resources function by working on meaningful projects in one of our HR functions. Projects will vary by year and based on each summer associate’s background and interest, as well as business need. Our summer associates will have a manager as well as peer and leadership mentors to support them during their 10-week internship.

Our summer experience will give associates a realistic preview of what it’s like to work in HR at The Cigna Group. Associates will develop skills to be successful in full-time role(s) and will complete a meaningful assignment with visible impact on the organization.
Apply to the HRLDP internship
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