Land O’Lakes HR Pathways Internship – Summer 2027
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. Land O’Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods, Animal Nutrition and WinField United. The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. Land O’Lakes, Inc. corporate headquarters is located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.
Position Purpose
The HR Pathways Internship will provide exposure across a variety of HR functions such as:
HR Business Partner
Learning & Development
Talent Acquisition & Management
Change Management
Compensation
HR Technology & Artificial Intelligence
As an intern, you will also see how HR operates in both a corporate and manufacturing setting. 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
Duration: 11 weeks (June – August 2027)
Compensation: $39.00/hour
Relocation: Housing stipend (All Graduate Interns) 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 capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Application Instructions
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 15 by 11:59 PM CST
Required: Resume and cover letter
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.
Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.
Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.
If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled as a first-year master's student in Human Resources/Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, or an MBA program with at least one semester completed
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Adaptability and agility in dynamic environments
- Strategic thinking capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Prior human resources or business experience
- Strong interest in pursuing the HR Pathways Associate Program after graduation
- Resume and cover letter
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include automatic company contributions to retirement savings and additional support via 401(k) and HSA contributions. Legacy eligibility for a pension plan adds further long‑term security for some employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and mental health support with confidential counseling and free therapy or coaching sessions for employees and dependents. Benefits begin on the start date, removing prior waiting periods.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid leaves cover disability, parental, maternity, and caregiving needs. Caregiver and parental leave policies have been expanded to cover broader family situations, including foster placements prior to adoption.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Land O’Lakes, Inc. is a 100-year-old farmer- and retailer-owned cooperative originally formed with the purpose of working together to create new market opportunities. Fast forward to today and we’ve built on that uniting spirit, developing a comprehensive and leading view of agriculture while maintaining an unwavering commitment to delivering strong annual performance and long-term, shared success with our member-owners. Land O’Lakes believes farmers are the entrepreneurs who truly change the world for the better. By working together with our member-owners, we can continue to strengthen our system, champion farming’s true potential and place our farmer- and retail-owners at the heart of creating a better world for all.
