Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

Our Human Resources team plays a vital role in supporting employees and leaders across the organization. From talent acquisition and onboarding to employee engagement, benefits administration, and events, HR works behind the scenes to create a positive, compliant, and people‑focused workplace. The team partners cross‑functionally to attract top talent, support employee experience, and ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

As an HR Intern, you’ll be immersed in core HR functions while gaining practical, hands‑on experience in a professional environment. You will support key human resources activities including recruitment coordination, employee events, and benefits administration. This role offers exposure to the full employee lifecycle and provides an excellent foundation for a career in Human Resources.

This position is ideal for someone who is organized, people‑oriented, and eager to learn. You’ll collaborate with HR professionals, assist with meaningful projects, and help deliver initiatives that directly support employees and the business.

So, what will you be doing as an HR Intern?

• Recruitment Support – Assist with job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and recruiting events.
• Onboarding & New Hire Support – Help prepare onboarding materials, coordinate new hire logistics, and support a positive first‑day experience.
• Employee Events & Engagement – Support the planning and execution of employee events, engagement activities, and recognition programs.
• Benefits Administration Support – Assist with benefits documentation, data tracking, employee inquiries, and coordination during open enrollment periods.
• HR Data & Documentation – Maintain accurate employee records, assist with audits, and support HR reporting and compliance efforts.
• General HR Operations – Provide administrative support for day‑to‑day HR activities and cross‑functional projects.
• Learning & Development – Gain exposure to HR best practices while working closely with experienced HR professionals.
• Additional duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Things we consider a plus:

• Interest or coursework in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.
• Experience with scheduling, event coordination, or administrative work.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or HR systems (ATS, HRIS).
• Prior internship, campus leadership, or customer‑facing experience.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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