HR Intern

Russell Stover; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC, a leading chocolate manufacturer, is seeking an HR Intern to gain hands-on experience across core HR areas and participate in meaningful projects. You will support compensation and benefits initiatives, partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring, and help maintain HR processes in a collaborative environment.

You will also assist with daily HR tasks, participate in cross-functional initiatives, and attend professional development workshops while learning from

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or similar degree with graduation between December 2027 and June 2029.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take initiative.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across core areas of Human Resources.
• Assist with compensation and benefits projects, including market research and benchmarking.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support full-cycle hiring activities.
• Assist with day-to-day HR tasks such as employee file maintenance, process documentation, and policy updates.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to give a broad view of how HR supports the business.
• Attend regular check-ins with your manager and participate in development workshops.

Skills

Curious and proactive

English communication

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or similar

Job description

AtRussell Stover,not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of theleading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar‑free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company‑owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy!

Join us for a summer internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from teams across one of America’s most iconic chocolate brands. At Russell Stover, you’ll build real‑world skills, grow your network, and make an impact in a supportive, collaborative environment.

A day in the life…

As an HR Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience across several core areas of Human Resources. You will support projects that strengthen our programs, enhance the employee experience, and help our team operate smoothly.

What you will be doing…

• Assist with compensation and benefits projects, including market research and benchmarking
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support full‑cycle hiring activities
• Assist with day‑to‑day HR tasks such as employee file maintenance, process documentation, and policy updates
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives that give you a broad view of how HR supports the business
• Participate in regular check‑ins with your manager
• Attend professional development workshops and networking events
• Deliver a final presentation showcasing your project outcomes and learnings.

If visiting our manufacturing plants, you will be expected to:

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non‑conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
• Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Do you have what it takes?

(Basic Qualifications)

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or similar degree with a graduation between December 2027 and June 2029.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take initiative
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.

Do you stand above the rest?

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Interest in the consumer packaged goods or manufacturing industry

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Make Happy. Work Happy.