In-Store Retail Human Resources Intern

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

2022 Apple Orchard Ave - Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525

Job Description:

Our Internship Program: SpartanNash offers paid internships to active students interested in careers within the grocery industry, in areas such as accounting/finance, graphic services, human resources, corporate affairs and communications, information technology, management, marketing and merchandising, supply chain, engineering, and more.

As an In-Store Retail Human Resources Intern  you will be part of SpartanNash’s Internship Program. At SpartanNash, our Internship Program is designed to give exposure to the grocery and distribution industry, be engaging in real-world problem-solving, and be immersive in social and educational opportunities with other interns. The internship is a paid, full-time summer opportunity from May 19th, 2025– August 8th, 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Associate Engagement Coordinator with daily tasks including, but not limited to:
  • Manage the full cycle recruiting process in Workday:
    • Posting jobs, conducting interview, and coordinating final interviews with store leadership.   Completing job offer and on-boarding processing through workday 
  • Setting up and conducting orientation for store as needed
  • Will own partnership with local HR Business partner to post or add hiring events or added resources to staff as needed
  • Manage the first 90 days of employment for a new hire to validate training and drive engaged team.  Will be measured by early-stage retention
  • Full ownership of store engagement programs that include recognition that is conducted on a daily, weekly and period basis
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite and strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Compliance ownership at Store/location level.   Will own processing of timely terminations at store level, I-9 processing, Minor Binder (Work Permits) current and compliant, support scheduling and Kronos reporting
    • Manage compliance posting process
    • Daily Payroll reporting and Kronos updates
  • Will own the off-stage locations in store for the associate experience.  Break rooms, office, training spaces, etc.  (Associate engagement)
• To collaborate with cross functional teams to contribute to its objectives
• Responsible to complete or participate in at least one strategic project (Capstone Project) during the internship and possibly give a short presentation to the executive team that showcases the project
• Participate in learning opportunities that may include tours of our warehouses and retail stores, a community service event (such as SpartanNash Expo, Helping Hands, or Special Olympics)
• Attend weekly professional development workshops for developing skills, team building, etc

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Sociology, Psychology, or related field
• Be an active student through the summer
• Graduate December 2025 or later
• Be willing to attend mandatory, in-person events (2-3 events in Grand Rapids, Michigan including but not limited to orientation and/or intern gatherings)
• GPA of 3.0 or greater (Preferred)
• Relevant work experience such as a prior internship or campus experience (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Required)
• Retail Experience (Required)
• Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources is highly preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Effective communication skills
• Thrives in ambiguous situations
• Resilient to overcome obstacles
• Driven and demonstrates a bias for action
• Highly collaborative

Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners