Human Resources Intern- McCalla, AL, Fall 2026 (Part-time)

The J.M. Smucker Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid corporate holidays

Networking events

Professional development

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company’s Human Resources internship in McCalla, AL offers hands-on exposure to talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee engagement at a Fortune 500 manufacturing site.

As a part-time, on-site intern (16–24 hours/week) you will support recruiting, coordinate events, streamline HR processes, and partner with plant leadership on workforce planning. You'll benefit from dedicated mentorship, professional development sessions, networking with leaders, and a housing stipend if you

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior standing in school with HR-related coursework or experience.
• Strong time-management, communication, teamwork and attention to detail.
• Passion for HR and serving our employee population.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting activities for technical and hourly employees (sourcing, screening, interviewing).
• Assist onboarding, talent development, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Coordinate community relations events and plant employee appreciation activities.
• Identify HR process efficiencies and support project delivery.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Professionalism

HR passion

Education

HR / Organizational Management / Psychology student

Job description

Human Resources Intern- McCalla, AL, Fall 2026 (Part-time)### Human Resources Intern- McCalla, AL, Fall 2026 (Part-time)Apply: McCalla, AL: Full time: Posted Today: 115933**Your Opportunity as a Human 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: McCalla, AL** **Work Arrangements:** 100% on site expectations; ability to work 16-24 hours each week (exact days are flexible) **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 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 **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 programExperience 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.