HR Intern

Hussmann Summer Internship ProgramHussmann's Internship Program provides a meaningful, real-life experience while working as a solutions leader for the food retailing industry. Interns receive competitive compensation, participate in community stewardship, network with company leadership, and learn about career opportunities available at Hussmann. The 2027 Hussmann Summer Internship Program will provide the HR Operations summer intern with an opportunity to see all areas of HR Operations including HRIS, Legal Compliance, Benefits, and Compensation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is very organized, has an interest in systems, compliance, benefits, compensation and data, and wants an opportunity to see how HR Operations works.Responsibilities:Network with senior leaders, associates, and other program interns to learn about our organization.Attend tours of Hussmann's 1.6 million square foot manufacturing facility, our Global Hub, and the R&D Lab.Participate in community stewardship outreach, offsite, and career development events.Compete in our annual Ideation & Innovation Challenge.Partner with the HR Compliance Team to learn how employment laws and regulatory requirements influence HR policies, programs, and business decisions. Assist with policy and procedure reviews, documentation, and compliance-focused research.Partner with the HR Benefits Team to learn the fundamentals of benefit plan administration and compliance across the employee lifecycle, including eligibility, enrollment, plan changes, and retirement benefits. Support open enrollment preparation by helping organize project timelines, materials, employee communications, and data.Partner with HRIS Analysts and Workday System Specialists to learn how Workday supports employee transactions, business processes, reporting, analytics, security, and other HR operations. Understand how employee data is entered, maintained, validated, and transformed into information that supports workforce analysis and business decisions. Assist with business process mapping, standard operating procedures, data reviews, system testing, and documentation. See how HRIS analysts translate business requirements into system configuration and process improvements.Partner with the Compensation Team to learn how compensation programs support the company's talent strategy, business objectives, and employee experience. Gain exposure to market pricing, job analysis, salary structures, merit processing, and incentive plan administration. Assist with compensation data analysis, audits, and process improvement documentation. Understand how Compensation collaborates with HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and HR partners to deliver accurate and equitable programs.Ideation & Innovation Challenge: Throughout the twelve-week program, Hussmann interns will compete with a team of fellow interns in the Hussmann Ideation & Innovation Challenge. After being divided into cross-functional groups, interns will work to find a solution to the provided problem statement. They will then present the solution to a panel of judges, executive leaders, and the organization to compete in the IIC competition.Qualifications:Currently enrolled in school pursuing a minimum of a bachelor's degreeMinimum 3.0 GPAStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to effectively interact with all levels of the organizationAbility to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and demonstrate strong attention to detailHighly motivated and eager to learnStrong computer skillsAbility to relocate, if not localThe summer internship will run from the third week of May through the second week of August. These dates may be changed to meet the needs of the student.About Hussmann: For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.