HR Pathways Internship, Summer 2026

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. 

 

Position Purpose 

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, 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 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