Retail Human Resources Intern - Summer 2027
- Location
- Corporate Office, Westown Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA; Cedar Rapids-Marion Area, IA 52404; Cedar Falls-Waterloo Area, IA 50702; Wisconsin Area, WI 53704; Mankato Area, MN 56001; Ames Area, IA 50010; Des Moines Area, IA 50312; Algona-Humboldt
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Part-time
About the job
Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Description:
Job Title: Retail Human Resources Intern Department: Grocery FLSA: Hourly Revision Date: 07/2026
About Hy-Vee At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.
The Role and Why It's Important The Retail Human Resources Internship at Hy-Vee gives you a hands-on look at HR in action inside a real retail environment. Over the course of a 10-week program, you'll complete self-paced learning modules and immersive training in an assigned store, building skills in recruiting, employee relations, scheduling, and more alongside an experienced management team. If you're pursuing a degree in HR or a related field and want real-world experience that will set you apart, this is a great opportunity to grow.
What You'll Do No two days are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:
- Complete the Retail Human Resources Activity Book within the 10-week program
- Assist with employee performance reviews, employee relations issues, scheduling, benefits, and wage-related matters
- Learn effective recruiting and retention programs and assist with coordinating employee transfers between stores
- Support the hiring process including interviewing and placement of specified positions
- Assist with conducting new employee orientations and training
- Help with scheduling employees, honoring time-off requests, and arranging coverage for call-ins
- Handle customer complaints and assist with follow-up and thank-you correspondence
- Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly, learning their names, and going the extra mile to make every visit a positive one
- Assist customers with finding products, reaching items, and carrying heavy purchases
- Attend weekly staff meetings and assistant manager meetings
- Answer phone calls and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call
- Handle confidential employee records and sensitive information with strict discretion
- Maintain compliance with Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all company policies
- Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed
- You'll receive direction and support from: Store Director, Store Manager, and HR Manager; indirectly reports to Talent Supervisor
Your Skills To be successful in this role, you'll need to be able to:
- Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally with employees and customers
- Build relationships and interact with people in a friendly, professional manner
- Use logical thinking to solve problems and identify practical solutions
- Work comfortably with computer systems including word processing, spreadsheets, and email applications
- Currently pursuing a degree in an applicable field required
Reporting Relationships Accountable and Reports to: Store Director, Store Manager, and HR Manager
Education and Experience
- Currently pursuing a degree in an applicable field required
Physical Requirements
- Physical activity is incidental to the core duties of the role
- Occasionally walk the floor or facility to observe operations, staff, or product
- Where applicable to the role: ability to occasionally handle product for demonstration purposes
- No regular lifting, carrying, or physical exertion required
Working Environment This role is performed in a fast-paced retail store environment. You may frequently encounter temperature extremes and dampness, with possible equipment movement hazards, electrical shock, and exposure to cleaning chemicals or solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.
Are you ready to smile, apply today. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.
From Hy-Vee Inc's careers page (Workday), checked 29 Oct 2026.
How to apply
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- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Hy-Vee Inc will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 18 Sept 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job