AON

Aon CorporationPosition Description – Early Career Development ProgramJob Title Early Career Development Program Associate – Strategic Human Resources - ChicagoFLSA Status    ExemptCompany Overview Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 36,000 employees in more than 500 offices in 120 countries worldwide. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals.  Aon helps clients anticipate how change intersects with opportunity. Each of our clients has unique business needs, so we have developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries. Aon’s account and relationship managers form a comprehensive perspective of our clients’ organizations, matching our expertise to their business strategy.  Program SummaryThe Early Career Development Program consists of a select pool of highly talented recruits who begin employment at Aon with an 18-month formal Development Program.  During this 18-month period, associates aggressively learn the business and the Aon culture through on-the-job experience, a formalized development plan and a performance management process.  Through this Program, associates build a skill and competency set that is relevant and valuable to the employee’s development and to the business line.  Further, through their exposures, the associates will develop organizational knowledge, insight and business relationships.  The Early Career Development Program places associates directly into one full-time position upon hire in various locations nationwide.  Participants will focus their learning and development in one position or project based on business need, and will remain in the position at the conclusion of the 18-month development Program.  Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a member of the Early Career Development Program, associates will be assigned specific responsibilities and performance objectives with their manager.  Program associates will also be required to complete their assigned formal development plan set forth by the Program. Additionally, associates will be ambassadors of Aon by accomplishing the following:

 Discuss assignment specifications and performance with mentor and manager

 Complete assigned training curriculum

 Support Aon’s values at all times

 Represent the Program in a professional manner

 Develop awareness of policies and adapt behavior accordingly

 Approach all development opportunities with an open and positive mindset

 Maintain realistic expectations of the Program

 Give and receive constructive feedback

 Attend and contribute to regularly scheduled meetings and team building activities

 Participate in Program campus recruitment activities, if requiredSelection RequirementsSTRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONSParticipant selection will be based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria:

 Undergraduates of senior year status majoring in Business, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Human Resources (Labor Industrial Relations), Liberal Arts and Sciences or a related degree

 Must graduate between December 2009 and June 2010

 A minimum overall GPA of 3.5 strongly preferred 

 Must have a demonstrated and stated interest in partnering with business lines to consult and advise on Human Resources policies such as the rollout of Aon’s Global Leadership Model, Compensation & Bonus plans and strategic Global Human Resources initiatives

 Must have demonstrated experience as a strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem solving skills

 Demonstrate analytical skills through solid examples of finance, accounting and statistics coursework and experience in internship opportunities

 Must have demonstrated critical and innovative thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills, data modeling

 Must be able to manipulate large amounts of data, and formulate data into easy to read formats and be comfortable telling a story with that data

 Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written 

 The ability to communicate effectively with all levels on the organization

 The ability to work with limited direction, extremely proactive, highly driven and self directed

 Must be a team player, willing to complete any level of work needed for assigned projects

 Desire to learn and display Aon’s values including acting with integrity and displaying a client, colleague and community commitment.

 Adaptability – quick learner

 Mature and professional demeanor

 Positive attitude & strong work ethic

 Strong PC skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - extremely strong Excel skill are a must

 Keen interest in overall Human Resources functions

 Demonstrated leadership skills and good presence

 Human resources and/or consulting industry experience a plusAon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants are evaluated without regard to race, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, color, handicap, or disability.  For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com.