Advantage Solutions HR Shared Services Intern

Summary

Advantage Solutions

Summer Internship 2026 – Human Resources

 

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

 

Advantage Solutions is hiring for our 2026 Summer Internship Program. This individual will be with us for 10 weeks (June 1st- August 7th, 2026). Internships provide students with challenging, relevant work experience in their field of interest as well as introduce them to additional career opportunities. Internships may lead to future opportunities within the Company, although there are no guarantees for full-time employment.  We are seeking and enthusiastic HR intern to join our team and provide invaluable support to our HR Department. 

 

Position Summary

 

Overview:The HR Intern provides day-to-day and project support across various Human Resources functions as required by business needs. This role offers exposure to key HR disciplines, including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, HR Operations, Employee Experience, and People Analytics.

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead or assist in the completion of business unit and HR-related projects as assigned
• Support daily HR operations, including coordinating activities and assisting across multiple HR functions
• Assist in developing and enhancing HR systems, dashboards, reports, and people analytics to support decision-making
• Audit and review HR documents and data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Collaborate with HR team members on initiatives focused on improving processes, efficiency, and employee experience
• Explore opportunities to apply AI tools and automation to improve HR processes, data accuracy, and overall efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned

Internship Criteria:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year degree program or an accredited Graduate (Master’s/MBA) program in the United States
• Must be a rising junior, rising senior, or graduate student
• Must be pursuing a major in Business, Business-related fields, HR, or IT. Applicable majors include (not exhaustive):
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Management
• Business Administration
• Information Technology
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 required

The salary range for this role is $20.00 per hour

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

 

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

 

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

 

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

• Travel to St. Louis is required for two specific weeks:
  • Kickoff Week: The week of June 1st
  • Closing Week: The week of August 3rd
• Transportation and lodging for these trips will be provided by Advantage Solutions.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong prioritization skills
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Team building Skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to interact in a courteous, helpful, and professional manner
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

Environmental & Physical Requirements

 

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. 

 

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

 

Job duties include additional responsibilities as ass