About the role#
This is a full-time, paid Summer 2027 internship based in Kansas City, Missouri. You will gain hands-on experience across core Human Resources functions while supporting projects that improve our programs and employee experience. You will work in an on-site environment and participate in professional development workshops and networking events throughout the term.
What you'll do#
- Assist with compensation and benefits projects, including market research and benchmarking.
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to support full-cycle hiring activities.
- Handle daily HR tasks like employee file maintenance, process documentation, and policy updates.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives to learn how HR supports the business.
- Meet regularly with your manager and deliver a final presentation on your project outcomes.
- If visiting manufacturing plants, you must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and FSQA training to ensure product quality and consumer safety.
- Report any potential food safety hazards or process deviations to your plant supervisor.
- Contribute to the company Food Safety Culture through your daily actions.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Your expected graduation date is between December 2027 and June 2029.
- You are curious, proactive, and eager to learn new skills.
- You work well both independently and in a team setting.
- You have strong attention to detail and a willingness to take initiative.
- You have excellent communication skills and can read, speak, and write English fluently.
- An interest in consumer packaged goods or the manufacturing industry is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Kansas City, MO.
- This is an on-site, full-time internship for Summer 2027.
- This position is paid.
- Employment is contingent upon I-9 verification, a drug screen, and background checks.
About Russell Stover Chocolates
Russell Stover Chocolates produces boxed chocolates under the Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Pangburn's brands. The company operates out of Kansas City, Missouri, and maintains a history dating back to 1923. It manufactures roughly 100 million pounds of candy annually for sale in retail stores and wholesale accounts. Since 2014, the firm has functioned as a subsidiary of Lindt and Sprungli.
How to get in at Russell Stover Chocolates
Securing an internship at Russell Stover Chocolates requires speed, as early applicants often gain visibility before the candidate pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, ensuring you apply among the first. You avoid the frustration of checking job boards manually while others have already submitted their materials. Finding the right person to talk to is the second half of the battle. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the position or a referral. This approach materially improves your response rates compared to sending a cold application into a digital queue.
