Job Information
Post Holdings Inc. Human Resources Intern in Saint Louis, Missouri
Brand: Post Holdings Inc.
Categories: Intern
Locations: Saint Louis, Missouri
Position Type: Intern
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 30318
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
Feeding the world is what we do – how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post continuously drives both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Bob Evans, Kibbles 'n Bits, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan peanut butter and more. Our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other products you love for brands, restaurants and stores.
We have more than 55 offices and manufacturing sites and approximately 13,000 employees. Over the past 13 years, Post has made 28+ acquisitions and innovative financial transactions and reached $8.2 billion in net sales in fiscal 2025. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries
Post Holdings, Inc. is a Fortune 500 ® company headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands—together, we make a difference.
Responsibilities
Our internship program is designed to provide college students the opportunity to learn about Post Holdings and gain meaningful, hands-on entry level work experience in a professional environment. Our goal is to build a roadmap that leads you to a long, rewarding and challenging career with Post. As a part of our internship curriculum we provide the opportunity for each intern to interact with various branches of the company. We work with you to determine your desired career path, and the correct steps to get you to your goals. At the end of the program, each intern will give a brief presentation to their mentors summarizing their accomplishments and key takeaways achieved while working at Post Holdings.
We are seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow as part of a fast-moving, collaborative environment that encourages curiosity and continuous improvement. The Human Resources intern at Post Holdings will support a broad range of HR functions and gain hands-on experience across key areas including Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Performance Management, Learning & Development, and HR Compliance. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented student with an interest in supporting the design and delivery of HR Programs.
INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHTS:
Take on meaningful, hands-on projects that directly support our HR team and drive value across the organization
Engage with Post Holdings leaders and executives through our Lunch & Learn Speaker Series, gaining perspectives on strategy, culture, and career growth
Receive personalized coaching and practical guidance through one-one-one workshops designed to help you sharpen your career searching skills
Participate in volunteer activities and networking events alongside other interns for additional connection opportunities
RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to outreach efforts designed to engage potential candidates by helping draft messaging and supporting campus or community recruiting initiatives
Provide support in preparing and coordinating onboarding resources to help ensure a seamless onboarding process with streamlined access to essential tools and materials
Support the administration of performance-related processes and timelines
Assist in creating learning materials such as job aids, training decks and e-learnings that help employees understand processes, develop skills, and access information easily
Assist with preparing tools, communications, and materials that enable HR programs to run effectively, including templates and guidance documents
Support administration of our Learning Management System by assisting with content organization and documenting processes
Conduct benchmarking research and share insights that support the design, planning and execution of HR programs
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Current rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university
Pursuit of a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business or a related field of study
Must be experienced in using Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Must display a professional attitude, dependability, and eagerness to learn
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Exceptional organization and attention to detail
Demonstrates initiative and curiosity by asking questions, seeking feedback and suggesting ideas
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
The Post Holdings internship program is a 10-week program, running from June 1, 2026 – August 6, 2026. The program schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday and operates on a hybrid model (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in-office).
#LI-hybrid
Our internship program is designed to provide college students the opportunity to learn about Post Holdings and gain meaningful, hands-on entry level work experience in a professional environment. Our goal is to build a roadmap that leads you to a long, rewarding and challenging career with Post. As a part of our internship curriculum we provide the opportunity for each intern to interact with various branches of the company. We work with you to determine your desired career path, and the correct steps to get you to your goals. At the end of the program, each intern will give a brief presentation to their mentors summarizing their accomplishments and key takeaways achieved while working at Post Holdings.
We are seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow as part of a fast-moving, collaborative environment that encourages curiosity and continuous improvement. The Human Resources intern at Post Holdings will support a broad range of HR functions and gain hands-on experience across key areas including Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Performance Management, Learning & Development, and HR Compliance. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented student with an interest in supporting the design and delivery of HR Programs.
INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHTS:
Take on meaningful, hands-on projects that directly support our HR team and drive value across the organization
Engage with Post Holdings leaders and executives through our Lunch & Learn Speaker Series, gaining perspectives on strategy, culture, and career growth
Receive personalized coaching and practical guidance through one-one-one workshops designed to help you sharpen your career searching skills
Participate in volunteer activities and networking events alongside other interns for additional connection opportunities
RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to outreach efforts designed to engage potential candidates by helping draft messaging and supporting campus or community recruiting initiatives
Provide support in preparing and coordinating onboarding resources to help ensure a seamless onboarding process with streamlined access to essential tools and materials
Support the administration of performance-related processes and timelines
Assist in creating learning materials such as job aids, training decks and e-learnings that help employees understand processes, develop skills, and access information easily
Assist with preparing tools, communications, and materials that enable HR programs to run effectively, including templates and guidance documents
Support administration of our Learning Management System by assisting with content organization and documenting processes
Conduct benchmarking research and share insights that support the design, planning and execution of HR programs
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Current rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university
Pursuit of a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business or a related field of study
Must be experienced in using Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Must display a professional attitude, dependability, and eagerness to learn
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Exceptional organization and attention to detail
Demonstrates initiative and curiosity by asking questions, seeking feedback and suggesting ideas
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
The Post Holdings internship program is a 10-week program, running from June 1, 2026 – August 6, 2026. The program schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday and operates on a hybrid model (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in-office).
#LI-hybrid
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)