Internship - Human Resources Business Associate

General Mills; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Subsidized furnished housing

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Human Resources intern for a 10-week Summer 2027 program in Minneapolis, MN. The role focuses on delivering business results through talent management, employee relations and organizational design, while learning from seasoned HR professionals.

The candidate should be pursuing a Master’s degree in HR/ILR/Business Administration with a strong business mindset, leadership, and willingness to relocate.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Labor Relations or Business Administration
• Strong business mindset with leadership abilities
• Willingness to relocate to Minneapolis, MN

Responsibilities

• Deliver Business Results through growth focus and talent management
• Be a Thought Leader by embracing change and providing innovative solutions
• Drive Meaningful Work through engaged leaders and inclusive environment
• Act as a Trusted Advisor coaching leaders at all levels with confidence

Skills

Leadership

Influence

Relocation willingness

Education

Master’s degree in HR/ILR/Business Administration

Job description

Company Overview We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

Company Overview We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next. General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good. General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino’s, Annie’s, Wanchai Ferry and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2026 net sales U.S.$18 billion.

Human Resources (HR) at General Mills is well-established and highly regarded as a strategic business partner. We focus on inspiring and engaging our talent and teams to drive winning performance. We enable our company to innovate, accelerate and win, and we empower our employees to maximize their full potential. These are both accomplished through building robust talent, agile organizations, and world class capabilities.

What will I do?

• Deliver Business Results – through a focus on growing the business, paired with expertise in areas such as organizational design, talent management and employee relations.
• Be a Thought Leader – by understanding industry best practices, embracing and leading change, challenging the status quo, and providing innovative solutions and process improvement.
• Drive Meaningful Work – through Engaged Leaders who value and promote an inclusive environment.
• Act as a Trusted Advisor – by coaching leaders at all levels of the organization with confidence and credibility.

Where will I work?

World Headquarters, Minneapolis Minnesota

Is this you?

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Labor Relations or Business Administration

Preferred

• A proven leader with a strong business mindset
• Ability to influence and achieve results in diverse environment
• Flexibility and willingness to relocate
• Preferred graduation dates are Winter 2027 or Spring 2028

Hungry for what’s next?

• Internship is 10-weeks in Summer 2027
• Relocation assistance and optional subsidized furnished housing available (if eligible)

The hourly rate for this position is $39.00/hour. At General Mills we strive for each employee’s pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences and skills for their role. The pay for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decision including, but not limited to, educational degree in process, major of study and year in school. Beyond pay, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall development, including subsidized housing & relocation (if applicable & requirements are met), a summer of learning and fun, health benefits, wellbeing support and perks. Specific benefits may vary by role, location, and other employment status factors.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.