2027 Human Resources Summer Internship

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high‑quality food products, processing, preparing, packaging and delivering fresh and value‑added premium meat, poultry and retail‑ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries. The company employs more than 100,000 team members and is the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America.

About the role

During this 10‑week summer internship you will use your unique perspective and knowledge to help identify operational gaps and improve process efficiency within the Human Resources department. The program is designed to grow you as a professional and explore potential career paths within the global food supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the HR department and learn all HR functions, including hiring, onboarding, orientation, EEOC, recruitment, community relations, investigations, training & development, technical training, talent development, payroll, and policy enforcement.
• Brainstorm ideas to improve programs focused on recruitment, retention, recognition, and policy enforcement.
• Learn and observe the relationship and dynamics with the local union, if applicable.
• Potentially shadow investigations that could result in discipline or termination.
• Understand absenteeism and turnover metrics, how they are measured, and why they matter.
• Gain insight into staffing and crewing, including “Available to Standard” work with Operations to ensure policy adherence.
• Assist in coordinating and implementing engagement surveys with the workforce.
• Be exposed to performance management processes such as evaluations, promotions, and merit.
• Complete and present a project related to issues within the HR department.

Benefits

• Opportunity to connect with and learn from the company’s executive leadership team.
• Exposure to multiple areas of the business for a well‑rounded understanding of the production process.
• Dedicated mentor providing feedback and coaching.
• Chance to prove yourself in a rewarding industry.
• Multicultural work environment that prioritizes its people.
• Development of technical and business knowledge alongside industry experts.
• Regular leadership training sessions with world‑class instructors.
• Projects driven by real‑world business objectives.
• Potential for accelerated growth through early access to career development programs.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four‑year university or pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Ability to lift 50 lb or more.

All new team members are subject to drug, alcohol, and background checks post‑offer and prior to start date. Employment eligibility verification will be completed in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Pay

$22 per hour with a $2,500 relocation stipend, if applicable.