Human Resources Intern, Scottsville, KY, Summer 2026 at J.M. Smucker

Scottsville, Kentucky, United States

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InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

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ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Sophomore or junior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Psychology, or another relevant field
GPA of 3.0 or higher
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
Passion for HR and serving our employee population
Strong interest in Manufacturing HR career

Responsibilities

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
Assist in manufacturing payroll practices, attendance policies, onboarding of current employees, hourly recruiting, exposure to HR processes and systems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Payroll ProcessingEmployee OnboardingHourly RecruitingTalent SourcingCandidate ScreeningInterviewingEvent CoordinationProcess ImprovementTime ManagementCommunicationTeamworkAttention to Detail

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this HR intern position?

The role has 100% on-site expectations at the manufacturing facility in Scottsville, KY.

What skills are required for the Human Resources Intern role?

Candidates need strong time-management, communication, teamwork skills, attention to detail, knowledge of standard business practices, professionalism in an HR environment, and a passion for HR.

What is the salary for this internship?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What benefits or perks come with the J.M. Smucker internship program?

Perks include unique networking opportunities with company leadership, customized professional development sessions, networking events and social outings with fellow interns, and access to a fully equipped fitness center.

What makes a strong candidate for this HR intern position?

Strong candidates are sophomores or juniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Psychology, or a relevant field, plus a strong interest in Manufacturing HR careers.