Human Resources Intern

Human Resources Internship

Program Dates

March 2026 – August 7, 2026

About Wakefern Food Corp.

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, Gourmet Garage®, Di Bruno Bros®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

Your contribution

As part of Wakefern’s Human Resources Division, the Human Resources Intern will be exposed to many facets of our organization. The HR intern will gain an understanding of the needs of the numerous business units and customers the Human Resources Division partners with each day. Additionally, the Human Resources Intern will learn firsthand that the success of our organization is dependent on its number one asset, its people!

In this role, the HR intern will lend assistance in two key focus areas. The first will be to provide ongoing support of the Summer Internship Program through managing the candidate application process, recruitment, and event coordination. The second aspect of this role will be to support the HR Business Partner team with various projects, tasks and daily activities.

An ideal candidate for this role is an outgoing individual who takes initiative on project work. We are looking for someone with a career interest in Human Resources who is available approximately 15-20 hours per week, beginning March 2026 and available full time, 37.5 hours per week from May through August 2026. This role will be fully on-site based out of the Edison, NJ offices.

What you will do

• Screen resumes and applications for Wakefern’s Summer Internship Program
• Organize and plan professional development events for Wakefern interns
• Assist with onboarding and orientation
• Design and draft newsletter that outlines summer internship program
• Provide general support to the Human Resources team
• Schedule and confirm interviews with candidates
• Post, update and remove job ads from job boards, careers pages and social networks
• Assist with HR Metrics and Analytics
• Assist HRBP team with projects as needed
• Shadow various HR departments including compensation, benefits, retail HR, operations and analytics, etc.

What we are looking for

• Interns are required to comply with the 5-day in-person attendance policy for the program
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
• Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall
• Successful completion of a substance abuse test and background check is required
• Valid driver's license and flexibility with regard to travel required
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint required)
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Previous work experience in HR is beneficial

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits:

First year HR Intern will be paid at $17.00 per hour. Returning HR intern will be paid at $18.00 per hour. Master’s students will be paid at $19.00 per hour. Interns are not eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off and holidays.