Graduate Level HR Career Dvlpmnt Prgm Asso

Employee Type: Full Time Regular (R) Job Description: Company Overview Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 46,000 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 Summary
The HR Graduate Level Development Program consists of a select pool of highly talented graduate level recruits who begin employment at Aon with a 12 to 18-month formal Development Program. During this 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.Specifically, within the HR program an associate will be placed in a challenging line or functional HR assignment. There may also be the opportunity to rotate to different HR assignments during the program.Upon successful completion of the assignment and program curriculum, participants will secure permanent placement within the Aon organization.Why Aon?
Aon values, actively supports, develops, and rewards energized, driven and results-focused talent. We want you to succeed. To that end, we have designed a Program to support your drive and ambition. Through identification and development of your career interests, skills and talents we will prepare you for a meaningful career full of ongoing opportunities.What makes the Aon Development Program so unique?
The strengths of the Development Program reach beyond on-the-job experience. The program is also designed to provide the mentoring, networking, exposure, and classroom training necessary to accelerate the participant’s career.Mentoring: A high-potential leader will mentor the participant. The mentor’s role will include assisting in career-pathing, helping to assess personal and professional development needs and providing networking opportunities.
Networking: Participants will have a high level of exposure to Aon’s executive team and various business leaders.Leadership Roundtables: Participants will have the opportunity to meet with a wide array of unit and function leaders to discuss business initiatives and ask questions in a small group setting.
Management Development Program: Participants will have the opportunity to participate in Aon’s Management Development Program to better prepare them for future management roles.Duties and Responsibilities
As a member of the 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 Requirements
The selection of the Program associates will be based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria:
Candidates pursuing Masters Degrees with majors in Business or Human Resources (Labor Industrial Relations)

December 2006-July 2007 graduates only, start date negotiable

Ability to seek pertinent data, challenge assumptions and consistently execute

Ability to cultivate relationships among senior members of Aon

Ability to think critically, problem-solve and demonstrate analytical skills

Ability to work as an integral part of a team, fostering teamwork and cultivating relationships, as

Strong communication skills, both verbal and writtenAon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are evaluated without regard to race, creed, sex, age, national origin, color, handicap, or disability.For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at