Human Resources Intern (CA, CO, MI, OR, TX, WA)

WEH2 Wilbur-Ellis Holdings II, LLC; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship program

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis invites motivated college students to join its Summer Internship Program (PLOT) in Human Resources/People & Culture. This 12-week program offers real-world HR experience, including employee engagement, onboarding, talent acquisition, and development projects.

You will present learnings to leadership and compete for a scholarship between $1,000 and $3,000. You'll work with HR teams and leaders to support initiatives that elevate the employee experience and business performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Communications, Sociology, Agriculture, Agricultural Business, or a related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively.
• Willingness to learn and contribute ideas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee programs and events.
• Support recruiting and onboarding activities.
• Research HR trends and best practices.
• Analyze workforce data and internal metrics.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives.
• Create employee communications and support special projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Prioritization

Collaboration

Curiosity

Self-starter

Education

Undergraduate student (HR/Business/Org Leadership)

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Our Summer Internship Program

Our Summer Internship Program (PLOT) offers an opportunity to gain meaningful experience in Human Resources/People & Culture while building the foundation for a successful career. During this 12-week program, you'll learn from experienced HR professionals, tackle real-world projects, and develop working knowledge of employee relations, talent management, HR operations, employee engagement, and people-focused programs that support organizational success. You'll have the opportunity to present your internship learnings directly to leadership. This is more than just an internship. It's your chance to make a real impact, build professional knowledge, and sharpen your abilities in a dynamic, results-driven environment. Successful completion of the PLOT program can also earn you a scholarship between $1,000 and $3,000.

Role Overview

As a Wilbur-Ellis Human Resources/People & Culture Intern, you'll gain experience across a variety of HR functions, including employee engagement, talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, HR operations, and employee programs. You'll work closely with HR team members and business leaders to support initiatives designed to enhance the employee experience and contribute to organizational success. Responsibilities may include assisting with employee programs and events, supporting recruiting and onboarding activities, conducting research on HR trends and best practices, analyzing workforce data, helping coordinate training and development initiatives, creating employee communications, and supporting special projects across the People & Culture organization. You'll have the opportunity to share your ideas, contribute innovative solutions, and provide a unique perspective while supporting meaningful projects that impact employees across the organization. At the conclusion of your internship, you'll prepare and present a final PowerPoint presentation highlighting your project work, key learnings, and overall experience.

What You Bring to the Role

• We are seeking a college student pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Communications, Sociology, Agriculture, Agricultural Business, or a related field with an interest in people, culture, and organizational success.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A collaborative mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn.
• A self-starter who is eager to contribute ideas.
• Someone who brings their full self to work each day.

Examples of What You May Gain

• Exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources and People & Culture within a leading agribusiness organization.
• Experience supporting employee programs, HR initiatives, and organizational projects that impact the employee experience.
• Opportunities to collaborate with HR professionals, business leaders, and employees across a diverse organization.
• Development of communication, project management, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with HR processes, employee engagement initiatives, and people-focused programs.
• Exposure to HR technology, workforce trends, compliance considerations, and industry best practices.
• Mentorship from experienced Human Resources and People & Culture professionals.
• A deeper understanding of how HR strategies support employee growth, engagement, organizational culture, and business performance.
• Real-world experience contributing to projects that help create a positive and productive workplace for employees across the organization.

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $17.00 to $24.00 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer. Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people. Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other. Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Employee Benefits

Take home a competitive salary and benefits you and your family deserve - from 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work-life balance and more.

Purpose & Values

Our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. No matter your role, every Wilbur-Ellis employee makes a real difference.

Talent Development

When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching.

A Culture That Cares

We are one of the largest family-owned, privately held companies in the world - which means as an employee you can enjoy the best of both worlds: The flexibility and close-knit culture of an independent company with the resources and reputation of 100+ years of business.

Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to build diverse teams and cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcome and is treated fairly. We believe that the inclusion of all backgrounds and ideas makes us stronger and creates a community of belonging.