Human Resources Internship - Summer 2027

TreeHouse Foods • Princeton, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future. Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values— Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

About the Opportunity We are seeking a motivated Human Resources Master's student for a hands-on internship opportunity at one of our manufacturing facilities in Princeton, Kentucky, or Carrollton, Texas. You will work alongside the plant HR team supporting a large hourly production workforce in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role offers real-world experience in plant-level HR operations, employee relations, talent processes, and people analytics. More than an HR internship, this role offers a unique opportunity to understand how a business works from end to end. You'll gain exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and operations while making a meaningful impact on our frontline employees who bring our products to life every day.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Human Resources & Organization Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field (students from University of Louisville, University of Kentucky, University of Cincinnati, or similar programs are encouraged to apply).
• Strong interest in manufacturing or plant-based HR.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with HRIS, Power BI, or people analytics tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with hourly employees, supervisors, and plant leadership.
• High degree of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to work on-site at the Princeton, Kentucky plant (some flexibility for hybrid or project-based work may be available).

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-aligned coursework, prior HR internship or work experience, or familiarity with manufacturing/union or non-union environments.

Responsibilities

• Support talent acquisition and onboarding for hourly and salaried plant roles, including interviewing, new-hire orientation, and first-90-day follow-up.
• Assist with employee relations, attendance, and performance conversations under the guidance of the plant HR team.
• Help collect, analyze, and report HR data (turnover, absenteeism, overtime, engagement, or safety metrics) and prepare and report out insights.
• Contribute to training, safety culture, and employee engagement initiatives (e.g., plant communication, recognition programs, and process improvements).
• Participate in HR improvement projects that have a meaningful impact on employee engagement, retention, and capability-building
• Maintain confidentiality and support compliance with employment laws, company policies, and plant procedures.
• Shadow plant leadership and HR team members to gain a comprehensive understanding of how HR drives business success, developing insight into the decisions that impact people, productivity, and profitability.

Benefits

• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• 401(k) program, if eligible
• Mentorship from experienced HR and operations leaders.
• Opportunity to complete a meaningful project that can be used in your portfolio or capstone.
• Networking within a manufacturing organization and potential consideration for future full-time roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern