HR Pathways Internship, Summer 2026

HR Pathways Internship, Summer 2026

Human Resources Pathways Internship - Summer 2026

When 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 Purpose

The 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: ...