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 on six continents. 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, making a genuine impact on the business. JBS Foods is committed to growing you as a professional and helping you discover a potential career path within the global food supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the HR department.
• Learn all departments of Human Resources, including Hiring, On‑Boarding, Orientation, EEOC, Recruitment, Community Relations, Investigations, Training & Development, Technical Training, Talent Development, Payroll, Policy Enforcement, etc.
• Brainstorm ideas to improve programs focused on recruitment, retention, recognition, policy enforcement, and more.
• Observe the relationship and dynamics with the local union, if applicable.
• Potentially shadow investigations that could result in discipline and/or termination.
• Understand the basics of absenteeism and turnover metrics—how they are measured and why they matter.
• Learn staffing and crewing concepts, including “Available to Standard,” and work with Operations to ensure policies are adhered to.
• Gain insight into how the entire operation is impacted by each other.
• Assist in coordinating and implementing engagement surveys with the workforce and co‑workers of the facility.
• Be exposed to performance management processes such as evaluations, promotions, and merit.
• Complete and present a project related to issues within the HR department.

What to Expect

• Connect with and learn from the company’s executive leadership team throughout the internship.
• Exposure to multiple areas of the business for a well‑rounded understanding of the overall production process.
• A dedicated mentor who provides feedback and coaching.
• The chance to prove yourself in a highly rewarding industry.
• A multicultural work environment that puts its people first.
• Opportunities to develop technical and business knowledge alongside industry experts.
• Regular leadership training sessions with world‑class instructors.
• Projects driven by business objectives with real‑world implications.
• 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.

Pay

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

The company conducts drug, alcohol, and background checks post‑offer and prior to the start of employment. Employment eligibility verification is required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.