Human Resources Intern

Performance Foods; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Core-Mark is hosting a 12-week HR Internship Program at its Westlake, TX headquarters. The internship runs May 24, 2027 to August 6, 2027, with a starting pay rate of $22.00 per hour.

Interns will work Monday–Friday in-office, gaining hands-on experience across HR disciplines including compensation, employee relations, talent acquisition, and labor relations. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and a willingness to learn new systems, with an undergraduate

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Interest in HR processes and operations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new systems and skills.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Takes ownership for all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on HR experience across compensation, employee relations, talent acquisition, and labor relations.
• Support Performance Development, Workforce Planning, and Talent Development initiatives.
• Work on projects in the corporate office and field, learning HR operations and corporate environments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Detail oriented

Ownership

Written and verbal skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

GPA 3.0

Job description

Company Description:

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

We are looking for a Human Resources Intern to join our talented team of business professionals this summer at our headquarters based in Westlake, TX. Our 12-week Internship Program provides an invaluable hands‑on experience for those who want to work alongside a team that values results, enjoyment (really - we love to work hard, play hard) and learning. Forget about coffee runs - our Interns learn the ins and outs of their area of specialization and enjoy representing the company in challenging enterprise‑wide projects and meaningful assignments to gain the knowledge, experience and training you will need to determine if your career choice is the right fit for you. We provide Interns with the opportunity to learn and develop new skills while gaining a deeper understanding of concepts through immersive application. Working closely with their program managers, Interns explore their career field of interest, acquire new skills, and develop transferrable skills. Each Intern reports to a Core-Mark leader who provides hands‑on training, oversight, and mentorship. We are looking for well‑rounded individuals who have demonstrated not only outstanding academic achievement, but aptitude for leadership, teamwork, analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills and sincere interest to pursue a career in their area of expertise.

Internship Program Dates:

May 24, 2027 - August 6, 2027

Starting Pay Rate:

$22.00 per hour

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, normal business hours. Requirement to able to work in-office 5 days per week.

As an HR Intern, you will gain valuable experience and knowledge in various HR disciples, including:

• Compensation
• Employee Relations
• Talent Acquisition
• Labor Relations
• Performance Development
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Development
• Employee Engagement
• Projects and exposure will be facilitated in our corporate office, as well as the field, and provide interns the opportunity to learn and develop new competencies within HR and the corporate environment. Interns will also have the opportunity to build partnerships with leaders throughout the organization and influence business decisions.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Interest in HR processes and operations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new systems and skills.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Takes ownership for all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Ability to work in-office, full-time (Monday - Friday) for the duration of the internship.
• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with expectations to graduate no later than May 2027.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous internship in related field preferred
• Major or field of study in business administration or HR is desired.

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.