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

Wilbur-Ellis; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship $1,000–$3,000

Professional development

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis invites college students to join the Summer Internship Program (PLOT) as Human Resources/People & Culture Interns. You will gain experience across HR functions—employee engagement, talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, and HR operations—working with HR teammates and business leaders to enhance the employee experience.

During the 12-week program, you’ll tackle real-world projects, develop professional skills, and present learnings directly to leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college program related to HR or business.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and details.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee programs and events.
• Support recruiting and onboarding activities.
• Conduct research on HR trends and best practices.
• Analyze workforce data.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives.
• Create employee communications.
• Support special projects across People & Culture.
• Prepare a final PowerPoint presentation detailing project work and learnings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Self-starter

Idea generation

Education

HR / Business related degree (HR, Business, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Communications, Sociology, Agriculture)

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.

We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates.

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.

Overall, we are looking for someone with 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; and someone who brings their full self to work each day. We want to help you grow, and we want to learn from you, too.

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.

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 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 in the industry's best workforce. 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.

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