Human Resources Internship - Summer 2027

TreeHouse Foods is a manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages with production facilities and corporate offices across the United States and Canada. The company is seeking a Human Resources Master's student for a hands-on internship supporting plant-level HR operations, employee relations, talent processes, and people analytics in a manufacturing environment.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Human Resources & Organization Development, Industrial/OrganizationalPsychology, 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)
• SHRM-aligned coursework, prior HR internship or work experience, or familiarity with manufacturing/union or non-union environments

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
• Opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups
• 401(k) program, if eligible
• Some flexibility for hybrid or project-based work may be available
• 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
• Potential consideration for future full-time roles
• For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay