Plant HR Intern: Hands-on, Mentorship for Summer 2027

TreeHouse Foods; Kentucky; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a motivated Human Resources Master's student for a hands-on internship in Princeton, KY, or Carrollton, TX. You’ll support a large hourly workforce with HR operations, employee relations, talent processes, and people analytics in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

Gain exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, and finance while contributing to workforce initiatives and projects that impact engagement and performance. On-site work with potential hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in HR-related field.
• Strong interest in manufacturing or plant-based HR.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with HRIS, Power BI, or people analytics tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to work on-site at the Princeton, Kentucky plant (some hybrid/work may be available).
• Preferred: SHRM-aligned coursework or prior HR internship/work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support talent acquisition and onboarding for hourly and salaried plant roles, including interviewing and new-hire orientation.
• Assist with employee relations, attendance, and performance conversations under the guidance of the plant HR team.
• Help collect, analyze, and report HR data (turnover, absenteeism, overtime, engagement, or safety metrics) and report insights.
• Contribute to training, safety culture, and employee engagement initiatives (e.g., plant communication, recognition programs, and process improvements).
• Participate in HR improvement projects with impact on engagement, retention, and capability-building.
• Maintain confidentiality and support compliance with employment laws, company policies, and plant procedures.
• Shadow plant leadership and HR team members to gain understanding of HR impact on productivity and profitability.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion and professionalism

Interest in plant HR

Excellent written and verbal skills

Education

Master’s in HR-related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Power BI

Job description

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a motivated Human Resources Master's student for a hands-on internship in Princeton, KY, or Carrollton, TX. You’ll support a large hourly workforce with HR operations, employee relations, talent processes, and people analytics in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

Gain exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, and finance while contributing to workforce initiatives and projects that impact engagement and performance. On-site work with potential hybrid flexibility.