Human Resources Intern- Emporia, KS, Summer 2027

The J.M. Smucker Company

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Part time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend for interns relocating
Competitive compensation package

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company invites you to join its HR Internship at an Emporia, KS facility. You will collaborate with the HR team to support manufacturing hiring, onboarding, and employee engagement while contributing to talent development and workforce planning.

This on-site program emphasizes relationship-building, project work, and professional growth. We seek sophomores or juniors in HR/Organizational Management or Psychology with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, strong time management, communication,

Qualifications

  • Sophomore or junior standing in school with relevant educational experience in HR, Organizational Management, or Psychology.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Strong time-management, communication and teamwork skills; professional HR demeanor.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in recruiting activities for technical and hourly employees: sourcing, screening, interviewing.
  • Support onboarding, talent management, workforce planning and engagement at the site.
  • Coordinate HR programs and events, streamline manual processes, and collaborate with plant leadership.

Skills

Time management
Communication
Teamwork
Attention to detail
HR passion
Manufacturing HR

Education

HR/ Organizational Management / Psychology

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Your Opportunity as a Humane Resources intern As an intern within ourHuman Resourcesdepartmentat 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 gainmeaningfuland translatable experience from the real work that you will be provided with, relationshipmanagement, and professional development.

Location: Emporia, KS

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 schoolwith requisite educational experience inHuman Resources, Organizational Management, Psychology, or anotherrelevant field AGPA of 3.0 or higher Awell-roundedskill setincludingstrong 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:

Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable.

These include:

  • Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
  • Customized professional development sessions
  • Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
  • 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.

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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.

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