Intern - Human Resources

Sonoco Products Company; College Heights (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation assistance

Paid internship

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Hartsville, SC offers a 12-week paid internship within the Human Resources team. Interns gain hands-on experience in manufacturing and packaging operations and work on real projects alongside industry professionals.

You'll receive housing and activity stipends, relocation assistance, and exposure to diverse HR functions across the enterprise, building leadership and communication skills for a future career in people, processes, and operations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program with a concentration in Human Resources or a related field.
• Previous internship experience and leadership experience are preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR team on projects and gain hands-on exposure to enterprise HR processes.
• Contribute to talent development, onboarding and employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with leaders and interns across the Sonoco internship program.
• Present findings and progress to mentors and HR leaders.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Human Resources

Job description

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Sonoco's internship program immerses students in the manufacturing and packaging industries, providing a hands‑on experience that fosters both personal and professional growth.

This role is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Hartsville, SC.

In a Sonoco internship, you can expect:

• 12 week paid internship: salary, monthly
• Hands‑on projects alongside industry experts
• Business knowledge from across Sonoco's enterprise
• Valuable networking opportunities with business leaders
• Activities with other interns and Emerging Leader associates
• Housing and activity stipend provided
• Relocation assistance provided (mileage reimbursement and U-Haul trailer)

This internship role will be a part of ourHuman Resources team.

To become an intern with Sonoco, here are a few things we're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or master's degree program with a concentration Human Resources, Industrial organization or similar
• Previous internship experience
• Proven leadership experience
• Technical aptitude
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee‑paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.