Job Description

Are you curious about what makes a workplace truly rewarding? Want to dive into the world of compensation, benefits, and employee well-being? Join our HR team as a Total Rewards Intern and help us build programs that attract, retain, and inspire top talent!

Your Story.

You are a detail-oriented, people-focused student eager to dive into the world of Total Rewards -where compensation, benefits, recognition, and HR technology come together to create an exceptional employee experience. As the HR Total Rewards Intern , you'll be a valued contributor to projects that directly impact how employees are rewarded, engaged, and supported. You'll gain hands-on experience while building your HR knowledge and analytical skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Your Passion.Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefitsthat set us apart

• Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives
• Build valuable skills and experiences to become prepared for entry level opportunities
• Mentorship and career development to learn and grow strengths and interests
• Participate in volunteer and community service initiatives
• Flexible, hybrid work schedule with optional remote Mondays and Fridays, onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; plus, half day Fridays
• 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops
• Nationally competitive compensation
• Paid relocation and housing
• 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation
• Exclusive discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events

What You Do.

• Support Total Rewards initiatives across compensation, benefits, events, and HR technology
• Assist with the preparation and execution of cyclical programs such as Open Enrollment, compensation reviews, and employee events
• Contribute to internal communications and education efforts related to Total Rewards programs
• Participate in job description reviews, market pricing, and compensation-related analyses
• Offer ideas to enhance employee well-being, engagement, and recognition programs
• Support data entry, tracking, and reporting for various Total Rewards projects

Your Education and Qualifications.

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree human resources, organizational development, business or related field having completed sophomore year prior to the start of internship, or seeking an MBA, either accepted into a program or completed year one in calendar year of internship.
• Demonstrated passion for learning and growing within the Human Resources field
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations.

Our Story.

With over 2,400 employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at

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Job Tags

Part time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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