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Human Resources Intern - Summer 2027

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In-Office
Schaumburg, IL, USA
22-22 Hourly
Internship
In-Office
Schaumburg, IL, USA
22-22 Hourly
Internship
Supports HR initiatives involving talent acquisition, employee engagement, training and development, policy review, HR communications, HRIS data entry, reporting, recruitment administration, and special projects. The intern will research HR best practices, help update policies and procedures, coordinate training, assist with candidate tracking, and handle confidential information in a manufacturing environment.
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Human Resources Intern - Summer 2027 | PrimientAbout Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Position Overview

The HR Intern will support the HR team in a variety of responsibilities, with a particular focus on talent acquisition, training and development, and HR process improvement. This internship is ideal for students pursuing a career in Human Resources who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast-paced, people-focused manufacturing environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support HR team with employee engagement initiatives and HR communications.
  • Conduct research and benchmarking on HR best practices, workplace policies, and compliance trends.
  • Review existing HR policies and employee handbook content for accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
  • Support revisions to policies and procedures, including formatting, proofreading, and draft preparation.
  • Collaborate with HR leadership to align updates with Primient’s culture, values, and legal requirements.
  • Assist with HR data entry and reporting using HRIS tools (Workday experience a plus).
  • Provide administrative support for recruitment, including job postings, resume tracking, and candidate correspondence.
  • Participate in special HR projects such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, DE&I initiatives, training coordination, or employee surveys.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in HR work, talent acquisition, and organizational culture.
  • Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail — especially for policy language and documentation.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
Total RewardsStarting pay of $22.00/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • Competitive Pay​

  • Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

  • Dental and vision insurance​

  • A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​

  • Short- and Long-Term Disability​

  • Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

  • Paid holidays & vacation​

  • Floating days off​

  • Parental leave for new parents​

  • Employee resource groups​

  • Learning & development programs​

  • Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. ​

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Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

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