Jobs › Primient

Human Resources Intern - Summer 2027

Primient · Schaumburg, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

Apply at Primient

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Why are you interested in HR, and what part of it do you want to learn most this summer?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest and direction, which helps them focus across talent acquisition and training work.

Tell me about a time you handled confidential information. How did you protect it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand discretion, since HR interns see private employee details from day one.

Tell me about a process you noticed was inefficient and what you did to improve it.

What they are checking: Whether they can spot and fix process gaps, a stated focus area of this internship.

Tell me about a time you worked with people very different from you.

What they are checking: Whether they relate well to a wide range of people, as a manufacturing workforce is very diverse.

How do you handle a fast-paced environment with many small requests at once?

What they are checking: Whether they can track and prioritize tasks so nothing gets dropped in a busy HR team.

What would you do

If you were helping recruit for a plant role, how would you make a job posting appeal to hourly workers?

What they are checking: Whether they think about the audience and what matters to manufacturing candidates, like pay, schedule and benefits.

An employee comes to you with a complaint about their manager. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to listen, not promise confidentiality they cannot keep, and bring it to an HR professional.

About the work

How would you go about screening a stack of resumes fairly?

What they are checking: Whether they use consistent job-related criteria and avoid personal bias when reviewing candidates.

What makes a training session actually useful for the people attending?

What they are checking: Whether they understand practical, relevant training rather than slides that people forget.

How comfortable are you with Excel and with HR systems for tracking data?

What they are checking: Whether they have the basic data skills needed for reporting on hiring and training activities.

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at Primient from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by Primient.

Human Resources Intern - Summer 2027 | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. W e’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. Position Overview The HR Intern will support the HR team in a variety of responsibilities, with a particular focus on talent acquisition, training and development, and HR process improvement. This internship is ideal for students pursuing a career in Human Resources who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast-paced, people-focused manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities • Support HR team with employee engagement initiatives and HR communications. • Conduct research and benchmarking on HR best practices, workplace policies, and compliance trends. • Review existing HR policies and employee handbook content for accuracy, consistency, and compliance. • Support revisions to policies and procedures, including formatting, proofreading, and draft preparation. • Collaborate with HR leadership to align updates with Primient’s culture, values, and legal requirements. • Assist with HR data entry and reporting using HRIS tools (Workday experience a plus). • Provide administrative support for recruitment, including job postings, resume tracking, and candidate correspondence. • Participate in special HR projects such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, DE&I initiatives, training coordination, or employee surveys. Qualifications • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. • Strong interest in HR work, talent acquisition, and organizational culture. • Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail — especially for policy language and documentation. • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with HRIS systems is a plus. Total Rewards Starting pay of $22.00/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes : • Competitive Pay ​ • Multiple Healthcare plan choices ​ • Dental and vision insurance ​ • A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​ • Short- and Long-Term Disability ​ • Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans ​ • Paid holidays & vacation ​ • Floating days off ​ • Parental leave for new parents ​ • Employee resource groups ​ • Learning & development programs ​ • Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future Career Path & Culture Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. ​ ​ Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce . California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Apply at Primient