About the role#
Winland Foods is looking for a Human Resources Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This full-time, paid internship offers hands-on experience across several HR functions, including Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, and Total Rewards. You will work on projects with guidance from a mentor and present your findings to leadership. This role involves visiting both corporate and manufacturing facilities to understand how different teams collaborate.
What you'll do#
- Learn the recruiting process by sourcing, evaluating, and screening candidates.
- Participate in new hire onboarding and New Hire Orientation.
- Support HR group projects and suggest process improvements.
- Collaborate with employee relations and field HR teams.
- Develop company communications.
- Use data for reporting, presentations, and decision making.
What you'll need#
- Full-time student status pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0, both overall and within your major.
- Experience or knowledge of Teams, MS Office, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Strong communication skills and a self-motivated approach to work.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.
- The work schedule is hybrid, with in-office days Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Winland Foods
Winland Foods manufactures food products for retail and co-pack customers. The company operates as a global business within the food and beverage industry. It produces both private label and branded goods. The company is based in Oak Brook, Illinois, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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