2026 Summer Human Resources Intern

Ready to shape the future of food?

Join Butterball, America’s favorite turkey brand, for an exciting summer internship! Butterball, LLC, is one of America’s most iconic brands and the most loved and trusted brand of turkey in the United States. Known for helping consumers celebrate Thanksgiving, Butterball also brings delicious turkey products to tables around the world every day. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our business model gives us the opportunity to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include live operations, processing facilities, corporate functions and support offices. At Butterball, we aim to provide great-tasting foods that bring people together and inspire meaningful moments with the people who matter most.
Over the course of 10-12 weeks, as a Human Resources Intern, you'll work in our HQ office located in Garner, NC. The HR Intern role is meant to provide an encompassing experience through a variety of projects that support our business within the HR area. You will get exposure to our human capital management system (UKG Pro) and explore the many ways the system can support our organization. 
The program’s primary objective is to grow future leaders by providing professional development and a series of assignments that aligns with professional interest within the processing and manufacturing industry. 

What you’ll do:
•    Projects- projects could include system configurations, testing, and documentation to provide resources as we implement changes and streamline processes.
•    Responsibilities- overall responsibilities will include tasks related to project management, building relationships with key stakeholders, data tracking & analysis, and solutions research.

What you’ll get:
•    Hands-on experience and professional development.
•    Opportunities to network and learn from industry experts.
•    Competitive compensation and benefits.

We're looking for awesome students like you! 
Do you have a knack for problem-solving and a passion for food? We're looking for creative minds who can help us make our food production process even better. You'll need to be a team player, ready to roll up your sleeves and get things done. Think you have what it takes to make a delicious difference? 
•    Pursuing a Bachelors in Human Resource Management, Business Management, Information Technology or related field with an expected graduation date of December 2026 through June 2027.
•    All participants in this program are required to have a valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation to and from work.
•    Basic experience in Excel is required.
•    Experience with Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and human capital management system (UKG Pro) is preferred. 
•    High level of confidentiality is required.
•    Ability to communicate effectively and influence the decisions of leadership.