HR Pathways Internship, Summer 2026

Land O'Lakes

  • Arden Hills, MN
  • $39.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
HR Pathways Internship, Summer 2026Human Resources Pathways Internship - Summer 2026When you join Land O'Lakes as an intern, you are joining a Fortune 250 agribusiness and food production leader with more than 100 years of operations as a farmer- and member-owned cooperative. With business units spanning crop insights, animal nutrition, dairy foods, and sustainability solutions, you will gain a purpose-driven, hands-on internship experience.Position PurposeThe HR Pathways Internship will provide exposure to both corporate and plant/manufacturing HR functions. You will take on impactful projects across key HR disciplines such as:
  • Labor and Employee Relations
  • Learning and Development
  • Talent Acquisition & Management
  • Change Management
  • Compensation
This is more than just a summer role-it is the first step in a potential long-term career path. Our HR Pathways Internship serves as a pipeline to the HR Pathways Associate Program, a two-year rotational development program designed to accelerate your HR career, which provides up to four six-month rotations (or extended placement in a Supply Chain facility) designed to develop well-rounded HR leaders.As an HR Pathways Intern, you will:
  • Contribute to business-critical projects that make a meaningful impact.
  • Engage in mentorship and professional development programming throughout the summer.
  • Expand your professional HR network and connect directly with Land O'Lakes senior leadership.
  • Deliver a final presentation of your project outcomes to HR and business leaders at the conclusion of the internship.
  • Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to launch a successful career in Human Resources.
Internship Details:
  • Location: Land O'Lakes Headquarters - Arden Hills, MN or Plant Manufacturing Site
  • Duration: 11 weeks (June - August 2026)
  • Compensation: $39.00/hour
  • Relocation: Housing stipend and relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
Required Education & Experience
  • Currently enrolled as a first-year Master's student in Human Resources/Industrial Relations (MA-HR/IR), Labor Relations (MA-HR/LR), or an MBA program with at least one semester completed
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior Human Resources or business experience is a plus
  • Strong interest in pursuing the HR Pathways Associate Program post-graduation
Required Skills & Competencies
  • Self-starter with passion and drive to succeed
  • Collaborative mindset with ability to partner across functions and business units
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills
  • Adaptability and agility in dynamic environments
  • Strategic thinking capabilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Application Instructions
  • Application Deadline: Monday, September 15 by 11:59 PM CST
  • Required: Resume and cover letter
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.

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