Human Resource Internship

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 164,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly Flex Hours

Gordon Food Service Store Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gordon Food Service offers a 12-week paid internship at our Home Office in the United States. You will gain firsthand experience and participate in meaningful projects with mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities across North America and Canada.

As an intern, you will build connections within Human Resources and other departments, onboarding, orientation, and employee relations topics, and you will shadow roles across the organization to explore your career path

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Resource or related fields.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support HR and admin teams across North America.
• Engage in mentorship, networking and professional development opportunities.
• Shadow roles across the organization to explore career paths.
• Participate in workshops on communication and professional skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Resources or related field

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There’s a seat at our table for you... Looking to build connections, careers, and a future at one of North America’s largest food service distributors? Do this and more as a Gordon Food Service intern at our Home Office! Our 12-week paid internship program offers firsthand experience and meaningful projects that have an impact on our business. Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that will expose you to various aspects of our industry.

Build Connections

• Working alongside Human Resource department team that serves our customers, employees, and partners across North America and Canada.
• Collaborating with other Gordon Food Service interns and employees in the following areas: Communications Finance Accounting Human Resources IT Marketing & Merchandising Supply Chain Sales

Build a Career

• Onboarding: Learning the initial stages of bringing new employees into the organization, from offer acceptance to their first day.
• New Employee Orientation: Participating in and understanding the process of introducing new hires to the company culture, policies, and benefits.
• Employee Relations: Gaining insight into managing workplace relationships, addressing concerns, and resolving disputes to foster a positive work environment.
• Leave Management: Understanding the administration of various types of employee leaves, such as FMLA, short-term disability, and other company-specific policies.
• Unemployment: Learning about the processes and regulations related to unemployment claims and benefits.
• Compensation: Exploring the principles and practices of employee compensation, including salary structures, benefits, and reward systems.
• Employee Engagement Activities: Contributing to and observing initiatives designed to boost employee morale, satisfaction, and productivity.
• Training and Development: Participating in the creation, delivery, and evaluation of programs aimed at enhancing employee skills and career growth.

Build the Future

• Being an intern at Gordon Food Service, North America’s largest family-owned broadline food service distributor and working alongside our department
• Attending unique networking opportunities in and outside the office.
• Engaging in our mentorship program
• Shadowing jobs across the organization to explore your career path potential
• Participating in Gordon Food Services' community and stewardship efforts
• Developing personal and professional skills through workshops about communication, LinkedIn, presenting, and more
• Embedding directly with a team that treats AI as a core collaborator. You will gain hands-on experience using and developing intelligent systems to deliver real-world business impact

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Resource or related fields
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher

Benefits

• Paid Weekly Flex Hours
• Gordon Food Service Store Discount
• Employee Assistance Program

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service. From a butter-and-egg delivery service, it has grown into the largest family-owned foodservice business in North America. Today, the company serves customers from restaurants, to healthcare and education, across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and more than 180 retail stores.