HR Pathways Internship

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-yearMaster’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