Human Resources Intern- McCalla, AL, Fall 2026 (Part-time)
About The Position
The Human Resources Intern will work with the Human Resources teams at a manufacturing facility to support hiring, onboarding, talent management and development, workforce planning, retention, and employee engagement. The internship offers hands-on experience, relationship management, and professional development. The role is based at the McCalla, Alabama site and is 100% onsite, with a flexible schedule of 16–24 hours per week. The intern will partner with plant leadership and HR to support talent-related activities aligned with business strategy, recruiting, site operations, process improvements, and projects. Smucker's internship program provides a collaborative environment, hands-on training with a dedicated mentor, opportunities to connect with company peers and leaders, and high-profile project work.
Requirements
- Be a sophomore or junior in school with relevant educational experience in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Psychology, or another relevant field.
- Have strong time-management, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrate attention to detail, knowledge of standard business practices, and professionalism in an HR environment.
- Have a passion for HR and serving the employee population.
- Have a strong interest in a Manufacturing HR career.
Responsibilities
- Work with plant leadership and HR to attract, retain, and engage talent in alignment with business strategy.
- Support recruiting for technical and hourly employees, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing.
- Support local site operations, including community relations and employee appreciation events, donations and giveaways, visitor coordination, plant uniforms, and communications.
- Identify and drive efficiencies in HR support by streamlining manual processes.
- Lead, participate in, or support projects and complete assigned responsibilities on time and within established constraints.
- Collaborate with diverse teams to support and deliver business needs.
Benefits
- Opportunities to network and interact with company leadership.
- Customized professional development sessions.
- Networking events and social outings with fellow interns.
- Competitive compensation of $18–$24 per hour.
- Paid corporate holidays.
- Housing stipend for interns relocating for the program.
- Hands-on training with a dedicated mentor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
