Human Resources Intern - Summer 2027

Primient; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Healthcare plan choices

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid holidays & vacation

Parental leave

Learning & development programs

Fun culture

Job summary

Primient in Schaumburg, IL is seeking an HR Intern to support recruitment, training and policy initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This paid internship offers exposure to policies, employee communications, and data entry in HRIS tools while collaborating with HR leadership.

You will assist with policy updates, communications, and recruitment tasks, gaining hands-on experience in a culture that emphasizes Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• Strong interest in HR work, talent acquisition, and organizational culture.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail; handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support HR team with employee engagement initiatives and HR communications.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on HR best practices, workplace policies, and compliance trends.
• Review existing HR policies and employee handbook content for accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Support revisions to policies and procedures, including formatting, proofreading, and draft preparation.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to align updates with Primient’s culture, values, and legal requirements.
• Assist with HR data entry and reporting using HRIS tools (Workday experience a plus).
• Provide administrative support for recruitment, including job postings, resume tracking, and candidate correspondence.
• Participate in special HR projects such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, DE&I initiatives, training coordination, or employee surveys.

Skills

Written communication

Discretion

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

# **About Primient**Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.### # **Position Overview** The HR Intern will support the HR team in a variety of responsibilities, with a particular focus on talent acquisition, training and development, and HR process improvement. This internship is ideal for students pursuing a career in Human Resources who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast-paced, people-focused manufacturing environment. **Key Responsibilities*** Support HR team with employee engagement initiatives and HR communications.* Conduct research and benchmarking on HR best practices, workplace policies, and compliance trends.* Review existing HR policies and employee handbook content for accuracy, consistency, and compliance.* Support revisions to policies and procedures, including formatting, proofreading, and draft preparation.* Collaborate with HR leadership to align updates with Primient’s culture, values, and legal requirements.* Assist with HR data entry and reporting using HRIS tools (Workday experience a plus).* Provide administrative support for recruitment, including job postings, resume tracking, and candidate correspondence.* Participate in special HR projects such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, DE&I initiatives, training coordination, or employee surveys. **Qualifications*** Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.* Strong interest in HR work, talent acquisition, and organizational culture.* Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail — especially for policy language and documentation.* Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with HRIS systems is a plus.### # **Total Rewards**Starting pay of $22.00/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.### We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:* Competitive Pay* Multiple Healthcare plan choices* Dental and vision insurance* A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions * Short- and Long-Term Disability* Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans* Paid holidays & vacation* Floating days off* Parental leave for new parents* Employee resource groups* Learning & development programs* Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future### # **Career Path & Culture**Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.### # **Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging**We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,**Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce**.