Operations Human Resources Intern, Summer 2025- Topeka, KS

Your Opportunity as a Humane Resources intern

As an intern within our Human Resources department at one of our manufacturing facilities you will work with the Human Resources teams to assist in manufacturing payroll practices, attendance policies, onboarding of current employees, hourly recruiting, exposure to HR processes and systems and more.

You will gain meaningful and translatable experience from the real work that you will be provided with, relationship management, and professional development.

Location : Topeka, KS

Work Arrangements : On-site, 100% in-office expectations

In this role you will :

Work directly with plant leadership and HR to attract, retain, and / or engage talent in alignment with the business strategy.

Support recruiting activities for technical and hourly employees to include sourcing, screening, interviewing, etc.

Support local site operations such as coordinating community relations or employee appreciation events among other site activities (donations / giveaways, visitor coordination, plant uniforms, communications).

Identify and drive efficiencies in HR support by streamlining manual processes.

Lead, participate in and / or support projects and ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities within established constraints.

Collaborate with diverse teams to support and deliver business needs.

What we are looking for :

A sophomore or junior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Human Resources, Organizational Mangement, Psychology, or another relevant field

A GPA of 3.0 or higher

A well-rounded skill set including strong time-management, communication, teamwork skills, attention to detail, knowledge of standard business practices and professionalism in an HR environment as well as a passion for HR and serving our employee population

A strong interest in Manufacturing HR career

Why the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program is Right for You

Looking for a world-class internship program at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we’re committed to offering you that world-class experience and the opportunity to :

Learn : Realize your potential in a collaborative, supportive environment where you’re part of the Smucker Family and challenged to be your best.

Grow : Receive hands-on training from a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders across our Company.

Lead : Contribute to high-profile projects that support our strategic priorities along with opportunities to get involved in many ways including our continued progress on the journey to become the organization we expect to be on inclusion, diversity and equity.

We firmly believe that an inclusive environment and diverse organization strengthens our Company and enables every employee to reach their full potential.

Beyond the purposeful work you'll be doing each day, we offer a wide variety of perks to help make your experience a memorable one. Examples include :

Unique opportunities to network and engage with company leadership

Participate in tailored professional development sessions

Take part in networking events and outings with fellow interns

A competitive compensation package and paid corporate holidays

Employee discount at our Company Store and website

Housing stipend for those relocating for their internship

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