Demo

Human Resources Intern

Kemin Industries
Des Moines, IA Intern
POSTED ON 11/23/2025 CLOSED ON 12/21/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Intern position at Kemin Industries?

Overview

Kemin Industries is now receiving applications for our 2026 Human Resources Intern!

This internship is perfect for students who want to blend marketing savvy with digital design skills while making a real impact on how employees engage with HR resources. If you’re passionate about storytelling, digital platforms, and creating user-friendly experiences, we’d love to see your ideas come to life here.

Our comprehensive internship program lasts 10-12 weeks. During that time, our interns are assigned a project that will have a direct impact on Kemin's day to day operations. At the culmination of the program, they enjoy an opportunity to present their project and results to Kemin team members including our executive team. In addition to their project, interns also receive mentor-ship and guidance that will help prepare them for their long term careers.

At Kemin, we're not all work and no play! We provide our interns with networking, social gathering, and team building activities throughout the summer.

If this sounds like an ideal way to spend your summer, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead a summer project that will leave a lasting impact
  • Assist with various tasks within your team
  • Participate in department meetings and contribute ideas regularly.
  • Liaison with other departments regarding work and initiatives.
  • Identify process improvements and create standard work
  • Partake in the Kemin Summer Internship Program events and trainings.
  • Prepare and give a final presentation to Kemin Industries leadership.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled as a junior, or senior with an accredited college or university, pursuing a Marketing, Business Communication, Graphic Design, or similar degree.
  • Ability to commit to 10-12 weeks of full time employment during the months of May-August.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • A high level of passion for your field of study.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered. Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.

Hourly Wage Estimation for Human Resources Intern in Des Moines, IA
$34.00 to $41.00
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Human Resources Intern?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Human Resources Intern career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$71,834 - $90,255
Income Estimation: 
$131,357 - $193,022
Income Estimation: 
$95,368 - $117,770
Income Estimation: 
$95,697 - $123,113
Income Estimation: 
$100,711 - $126,643
Income Estimation: 
$43,304 - $53,871
Income Estimation: 
$49,604 - $60,976
Income Estimation: 
$106,129 - $145,100
Income Estimation: 
$121,512 - $169,501
Income Estimation: 
$59,658 - $74,342
Income Estimation: 
$72,051 - $89,364
Income Estimation: 
$132,976 - $201,974
Income Estimation: 
$106,129 - $145,100
Income Estimation: 
$121,512 - $169,501
Income Estimation: 
$72,051 - $89,364
Income Estimation: 
$90,738 - $114,279
Income Estimation: 
$132,976 - $201,974
Income Estimation: 
$106,129 - $145,100
Income Estimation: 
$121,512 - $169,501
Income Estimation: 
$90,738 - $114,279
Income Estimation: 
$113,831 - $142,748
Income Estimation: 
$132,976 - $201,974
Income Estimation: 
$106,129 - $145,100
Income Estimation: 
$121,512 - $169,501
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Kemin Industries

  • Kemin Industries Greenville, SC
  • Overview Nós somos Kemin Somos visionários que veem as coisas de forma diferente e são inspirados pelo mundo que nos rodeia. Há mais de meio século que nos... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Kemin Industries Des Moines, IA
  • Overview We're hiring! Kemin is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will serve as t... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • Kemin Industries Greenville, SC
  • Overview Nós somos Kemin Somos visionários que veem as coisas de forma diferente e são inspirados pelo mundo que nos rodeia. Há mais de meio século que nos... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Kemin Industries Cut Off, LA
  • Overview Kemin Application Solutions is seeking a Service Engineer to join our team! This team is responsible for the design, maintenance, and support of t... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Human Resources Intern jobs in the Des Moines, IA area that may be a better fit.

  • Ironside Human Resources Ames, IA
  • Advance your Sonographer career in a collaborative Critical Access Hospital dedicated to exceptional patient care and work-life balance. Near Ames, IA. Pay... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Drake University Des Moines, IA
  • Position Number: 997798 Unit/Department: Human Resources FTE: Full-time Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. ... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!