Human Resources Intern-, Fall 2026 (Part-time)

The J.M. Smucker Co.

Posted 7 days ago

Internship

McCalla, Alabama

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Responsibilities

The intern will assist the Human Resources department with manufacturing hiring, onboarding, talent management, and workforce planning. They will also support local site operations, including community relations, employee events, and process efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

You are a sophomore or junior pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Psychology, or a related field. You possess strong time-management, communication, and teamwork skills, with a passion for HR and a desire to work in manufacturing HR.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Human Resources

Talent Management

Talent Development

Workforce Planning

Retention

Engagement

Recruiting

Sourcing

Screening

Interviewing

Community Relations

Employee Appreciation Events

Job Description

Your Opportunity as a Human 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 hiring, onboarding, talent management, talent development, workforce planning, retention and engagement processes. You will gain meaningful and translatable experience from the real work that you will be provided with, relationship management, and professional development.    


Location: McCalla, AL


Work Arrangements: 100% on site expectations; ability to work 16-24 hours each week (exact days are flexible)


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 Management, Psychology, or another relevant field  
  • 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 Choose the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program?

Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to:

  • Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
  • Grow: Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
  • Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company’s growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.

Additional Perks:

Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:

  • Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
  • Customized professional development sessions
  • Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
  • A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
  • Compensation range: $18-24/hour
  • **Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship**
  • A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead — all while being part of something special at Smucker.


The Right Place for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

Stay connected with us on LinkedIn® 

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. 

The J.M. Smucker Co.

At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America. We are proud to lead in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld, sweet baked goods, dog snacks and cat food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day including Folgers®, Dunkin'®, Café Bustelo®, Jif®, Smucker's® Uncrustables®, Smucker's®, Hostess®, Milk-Bone® and Meow Mix®. Through our unwavering commitment to producing high quality products, operating responsibly and ethically and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business while making a positive impact on society.
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