HR Pathways Graduate Internship, Summer 2027

Land O’Lakes HR Pathways Internship – Summer 2027 

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. Land O’Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods, Animal Nutrition and WinField United. The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. Land O’Lakes, Inc. corporate headquarters is located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.  

Position Purpose 

The HR Pathways Internship will provide exposure across a variety of HR functions such as:  

• HR Business Partner  

• Learning & Development 

• Talent Acquisition & Management 

• Change Management 

• Compensation 

• HR Technology & Artificial Intelligence 

As an intern, you will also see how HR operates in both a corporate and manufacturing setting. 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  

• Duration: 11 weeks (June – August 2027) 

• Compensation: $39.00/hour 

• Relocation: Housing stipend (All Graduate Interns) 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: Tuesday, September 15 by 11:59 PM CST 

• Required: Resume and cover letter