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Intern, Human Resource- Summer 2023

INTERN, HUMAN RESOURCES

Decatur, AL

Why Smucker is the Place 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 manager 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.

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker.

Your Opportunity

As an intern within our Human Resources department at one of our manufacturing facilities you will serve as a resource for current and former Smucker employees, their families and, occasionally, non-employees such as applicants or contractors for questions regarding all HR policies and procedures. You will also analyze complex information to identify problems and root causes by using system knowledge and understanding of JMS Policies. You will effectively resolve or escalate issues and communicate resolutions to employees. 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 you will be provided, relationship management, and professional development.

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.
May perform tasks to support local site operations such as coordinating community relations or employee appreciation events among other site activities. (donations/giveaways, visitor coordination, plant uniforms, communications)
Have the opportunity to identify and drive efficiencies in HR support by streamlining manual processes.
May 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.

Is this Role a Fit for You?

Are you a driven student with a passion for delivering high-quality work while expanding your skillset and maintaining a continuous learning mindset? Do you have an interest in an Operations or Manufacturing career in Human Resources? Are you eager to share your opinions (and have them heard) and make a positive impact through your work? Do you share in our dedication to continuous improvement and growth? If so, you are the type of student we are looking for to join our Internship Program!

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

A Junior or Senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Human Resources, 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

Decatur, AL Facility Information

Products Made: Meow Mix, Kibble N’ Bits, 9 Lives & Gravy Train

Learn More About Working at Smucker

Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

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By The J.M. Smucker Co.

We will own and market food brands that hold the #1 market position in their respective category, with an emphasis on North America, while maintaining a global perspective.

23 jobs

SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT

Early

INDUSTRY

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Orrville, OH

DATE POSTED

April 15, 2023