2027 Summer Talent Programs - Human Resources Intern

Butterball; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Networking with leaders across Butter—

Job summary

Butterball, America’s favorite turkey brand, invites students to join its Talent Programs - Human Resources Intern in the HQ office in Garner, NC, for a 10–12 week summer experience.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting HR talent and leadership development programs, build leadership and communication skills, and collaborate with leaders across Butterball while contributing to meaningful projects and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s in HR or related field with expected graduation May 2028–June 2029.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; supports group facilitation and presentations.
• Proficient with MS Office; able to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support intern, trainee, and leadership programs with event logistics and communications.
• Schedule activities, prepare materials, track progress, and follow up on actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and present outcomes at summer end.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Join Butterball, America’s favorite turkey brand, for an exciting summer internship! Butterball, LLC, is one of America’s most iconic brands and the most loved and trusted brand of turkey in the United States. Known for helping consumers celebrate Thanksgiving, Butterball also brings delicious turkey products to tables around the world every day. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our business model gives us the opportunity to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include live operations, processing facilities, corporate functions and support offices. At Butterball, we aim to provide great-tasting foods that bring people together and inspire meaningful moments with the people who matter most.

Over the course of 10-12 weeks, as a Talent Programs - Human Resources Intern, you'll work in our HQ office located in Garner, NC. The Talent Programs Intern role is meant to provide an encompassing experience through a variety of projects that support our business within the HR area. You will gain hands‑on experience supporting programs that help develop future leaders across the organization.

The program’s primary objective is to grow future leaders by providing professional development and a series of assignments that align with professional interest within the processing and manufacturing industry.

What you’ll do:

• Support the Intern, Management Trainee, and Leadership Apprentice Programs by assisting with event logistics, participant communications, scheduling, materials, tracking, and follow‑up activities.
• Build strong working relationships, ask thoughtful questions, take initiative within assigned responsibilities, and follow through on commitments.
• Contribute to a meaningful, project‑based assignment that supports Talent Programs, collaborate with cross‑functional leaders, and present key outcomes and learnings at the end of the summer.

What you’ll get:

• Hands‑on experience supporting HR talent and leadership development programs.
• Opportunities to build leadership, communication, relationship‑building, and project management skills.
• Cross‑functional exposure and opportunities to network with leaders and professionals across Butterball.
• Experience contributing to a meaningful project and presenting your work.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

We're looking for awesome students like you!

Do you have a knack for problem‑solving and a passion for food? We're looking for creative minds who can help us make our food production process even better. You'll need to be a team player, ready to roll up your sleeves and get things done. Think you have what it takes to make a delicious difference?

• Pursuing a Bachelors in Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Management, Organizational Leadership, Communications, Psychology, or a related field with an expected graduation date of May 2028 through June 2029.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort supporting group facilitation and presentations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook, or able to learn quickly.
• Curious, positive, organized, and team‑oriented, with the ability to take initiative and build strong relationships.
• Able to handle information professionally and confidentially.
• All participants in this program are required to have a valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation to and from work.

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