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.

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.

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.