About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience across multiple areas of Human Resources, including onboarding, training, recruiting, and employee engagement. You will take ownership of assigned projects and manage initiatives from planning through completion with guidance from the HR team. This is a full-time, paid position based in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.
What you'll do#
- Provide administrative support to the HR team.
- Assist with recruiting by posting jobs, reviewing applications, and scheduling interviews.
- Manage HR projects and initiatives independently from start to finish.
- Help maintain employee records and reporting.
- Use Microsoft Office to track data, prepare reports, and support HR activities.
- Assist with data entry and metrics tracking to support HR decision-making.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
- Sound judgment when implementing policies and procedures.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel for data tracking and analysis.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Location & details#
- Location: Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Compensation: 20 dollars per hour.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About Christensen Farms
Christensen Farms operates as a pork producer and processor. Founded in 1974, the company started as a family business and now manages operations across Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and South Dakota. It markets nearly 4 million pigs annually. The firm maintains a significant ownership stake in Triumph Foods, which processes pork for domestic and international markets.
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