Human Resources Intern- Buffalo, NY, Summer 2027

The J.M. Smucker Company; South Dakota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Competitive compensation

On-site fitness center

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company invites you to join our Human Resources internship at one of our manufacturing facilities.

You will collaborate with HR teams to support hiring, onboarding, talent development, workforce planning, and employee engagement, gaining hands-on experience and professional growth. You will work on-site in Buffalo, NY, with a strong focus on relationship building, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration within a Fortune 500 company during a dynamic internship

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior standing with HR/Organizational Management related study.
• GPA not specified, but show strong academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Work with plant leadership and HR to attract, retain, and engage talent aligned with business strategy.
• Support recruiting for technical and hourly employees including sourcing, screening, interviewing.
• Coordinate community relations, employee appreciation events, and other site activities.
• Identify and streamline manual HR processes to improve efficiency.
• Lead or support projects and ensure timely completion of responsibilities.

Skills

HR knowledge

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Sophomore/Junior in HR

Job description

Your Opportunity as a Humane Resources intern

As an intern within our Human Resources department at one of our manufacturing facilities, you will work with the Human Resources teams to assist in manufacturing hiring, onboarding, talent management, talent development, workforce planning, retention and engagement processes. You will gain meaningful and translatable experience from the real work that you will be provided with, relationship management, and professional development. Location: Buffalo, NY Work Arrangements: 100% on site expectations

In this role you will:

• Work directly with plant leadership and HR to attract, retain, and/or engage talent in alignment with the business strategy.
• Support recruiting activities for technical and hourly employees to include sourcing, screening, interviewing, etc.
• Support local site operations such as coordinating community relations or employee appreciation events among other site activities (donations/giveaways, visitor coordination, plant uniforms, communications).
• Identify and drive efficiencies in HR support by streamlining manual processes.
• Lead, participate in and/or support projects and ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities within established constraints.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to support and deliver business needs.

What we are looking for:

• A sophomore or junior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Psychology, or another relevant field
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher
• A well-rounded skill set including strong time-management, communication, teamwork skills, attention to detail, knowledge of standard business practices and professionalism in an HR environment as well as a passion for HR and serving our employee population
• A strong interest in Manufacturing HR career

Application Period: Application period closes on December 1st, 2026

Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program?

Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world‑class, award‑winning internship that offers you the opportunity to:

• Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
• Grow: Benefit from hands‑on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
• Lead: Contribute to high‑profile projects that support our Company’s growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.

Additional Perks:

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
• The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally‑sourced ingredients
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
• Compensation range: $18-24/hour **Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship**
• A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead — all while being part of something special at Smucker.

The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn® We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn® We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.