Talent Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. in Oklahoma City is offering a Talent Management Intern position designed to expose students to the full spectrum of people programs.

You will assist with research, onboarding, learning development, and project coordination, while engaging with senior Talent Management leaders through interviews, meetings, and hands-on experiences. The program emphasizes professional etiquette, real work experiences, and potential full-time offers as you contribute to

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in a four-year university program, sophomore level or above, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Communications, Education, Learning and Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• Past internship, project, research, campus leadership, or work experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support Talent Management projects by researching, organizing, and summarizing information from internal and external sources.
• Assist with discovery and analysis related to onboarding, early learning experiences, career development, development planning, learning processes, and other talent initiatives.
• Help document current-state processes, learning touchpoints, stakeholder handoffs, and potential opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze feedback, data, interview notes, or other inputs to identify themes, gaps, trends, and recommended next steps.
• Prepare clear project documentation, summaries, presentations, and communication materials for Talent Management leaders and stakeholders.
• Partner with Talent Management team members and subject matter experts through interviews, meetings, shadowing, and experience walkthroughs.
• Maintain discretion with confidential or sensitive team member, business, and project-related information.
• Assist with special projects, events, and intern program activities as needed.
• Could require occasional travel to nearby Love’s locations or company events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and verbal коммуника

Organized

Critical thinking

Relationship building

MS Office

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in a four-year university program (sophomore or above)

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR/OD/Business/Communications/Learning & Development/Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Love’s college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee level experience, not just busy work. Students also gain valuable knowledge that they can’t get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full time offers, Love’s takes the time to invest not only in the students, but in their future.

Over the course of the summer, Love’s interns also participate in the following activities:

• Tour of multiple business operations
• Q&A sessions with executives
• Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
• Community volunteering activities
• Social/Networking events
• Classroom skills based training

Basic Purpose:The Talent Management Intern will support Love’s Talent Management team through research, benchmarking, analysis, project coordination, and preparation of materials that advance team member development and talent-focused initiatives. This role will help evaluate current processes, gather insights from stakeholders, identify themes and opportunities, and develop practical recommendations that support Talent Management priorities across the enterprise.

Job Functions:

• Support Talent Management projects by researching, organizing, and summarizing information from internal and external sources.
• Assist with discovery and analysis related to onboarding, early learning experiences, career development, development planning, learning processes, and other talent initiatives.
• Help document current-state processes, learning touchpoints, stakeholder handoffs, and potential opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze feedback, data, interview notes, or other inputs to identify themes, gaps, trends, and recommended next steps.
• Prepare clear project documentation, summaries, presentations, and communication materials for Talent Management leaders and stakeholders.
• Partner with Talent Management team members and subject matter experts through interviews, meetings, shadowing, and experience walkthroughs.
• Maintain discretion with confidential or sensitive team member, business, and project-related information.
• Assist with special projects, events, and intern program activities as needed.
• Could require occasional travel to nearby Love’s locations or company events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in a four-year university program, sophomore level or above, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Communications, Education, Learning and Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• Past internship, project, research, campus leadership, or work experience is a plus but not required.

Skills and Physical Demands:

• Strong written and verbal communication, listening, and critical thinking skills.
• Extremely well organized with attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations, ask thoughtful questions, and translate information into clear summaries or recommendations.
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Our Culture:

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award‑winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.