Plant HR Internship — Summer 2027 (KY Princeton)

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Inclusive environment with ERGs

401(k) program

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a motivated Human Resources Master's student for a hands-on internship opportunity at our Princeton, Kentucky facility. You will work with the plant HR team on a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, gaining real-world experience in HR operations, employee relations, talent processes, and people analytics.

You will support talent acquisition and onboarding, employee relations, HR data analytics, and engagement initiatives, collaborating with leadership to drive

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Human Resources or closely 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, ability to interact with hourly employees and leadership.
• On-site work at the Princeton, Kentucky plant (some hybrid flexibility may be available).

Responsibilities

• Support talent acquisition and onboarding for hourly and salaried plant roles, including interviewing, new‑hire orientation, and first‑90‑day follow‑up.
• Assist with employee relations, attendance, and performance conversations under the guidance of the plant HR team.
• Help collect, analyze, and report HR data and report insights.
• Contribute to training, safety culture, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Participate in HR improvement projects impacting engagement and retention.
• Maintain confidentiality and support compliance with laws and policies.
• Shadow plant leadership and HR team to understand how HR drives business success.

Skills

Interest in HR

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Discretion & professionalism

On-site readiness

Education

Master’s in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Power BI

Job description

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a motivated Human Resources Master's student for a hands-on internship opportunity at our Princeton, Kentucky facility. You will work with the plant HR team on a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, gaining real-world experience in HR operations, employee relations, talent processes, and people analytics.

You will support talent acquisition and onboarding, employee relations, HR data analytics, and engagement initiatives, collaborating with leadership to drive