Human Resources Intern

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
 

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.
 

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.
 

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.
 

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.
 

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.
 

From your PASSION to ours
 

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Human Resources Intern based in Buffalo, NY.
 

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to join our team. This role offers a comprehensive "behind-the-scenes" look at HR operations, providing hands-on experience in everything from the technical side of payroll and data management to the creative side of employee engagement and internal communications. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who handles sensitive information with discretion and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
 

From your EXPERTISE to ours
 

Key responsibilities for this position include: 

• Payroll Support: Assist with processing payroll changes and maintaining accurate employee records.
• System Maintenance: Help create and organize job codes within our HRIS to ensure data integrity.
• Reporting: Support the HR team in generating weekly or monthly reports regarding headcount, turnover, and other key metrics.
• New Hire Integration: Facilitate the new hire onboarding process to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience for all incoming employees.
• Announcements: Draft professional internal communications for new hires, promotions, and organizational updates.
• Employee Engagement: Assist in the planning and execution of employee events, culture-building activities, and team-bonding initiatives.
• Survey Rollout: Support the administration and rollout of our annual employee engagement survey, helping to track participation and compile results.

Requirements

 From your STORY to ours 

Qualified applicants will contribute the following: 

Education 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.

Experience 

• Previous internship, co-op, or academic project experience in Human Resources, Business Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Exposure to administrative tasks, data entry, reporting, or employee-facing activities in a professional or academic setting.

Certifications and specific knowledge 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with particular emphasis on Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) or payroll systems preferred.
• Basic understanding of HR processes such as onboarding, employee records management, and internal communications.
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles as they relate to employee information.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options for full-time employees. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. 

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.