Intern - Human Resources

HR Intern (2-3 positions available)

Location: Eastover, SC or Memphis, TN
Reporting Relationship: HR Leader

Sylvamo, with $4 billion in revenue, is headquartered in Memphis, TN.  We are a global leader in the uncoated free sheet paper market that provides sustainable solutions to meet the needs of businesses and customers worldwide. Sylvamo employs approximately 6,500 employees worldwide with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, and Europe.  As Sylvamo strives to be the Employer, Supplier and Investment of Choice, we are looking for the next generation of HR talent and future HR leaders to enable Sylvamo as the legendary World’s Paper Company.

Position Summary

The Eastover/Sumter HR Intern will support approximately 800 employees in a high-performance work environment, while the Corporate HR Intern will support Human Resources Centers of Excellence (COE) initiatives based in Memphis, TN. Both internships are highly interactive, hands-on roles that provide significant exposure and visibility across all levels of the organization.

These positions offer an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about driving change, influencing business results, and delivering exceptional support to their customers and stakeholders. We seek intrinsically motivated, engaged team members with an interest in Human Resources and a desire to gain experience supporting HR functions within a manufacturing company.

Depending on the role, the HR Intern will report directly to either the Mill HR Manager or a Corporate HR Director/COE HR Manager and will partner closely with leaders and employees to support key HR initiatives across employee engagement, talent development, total rewards, and/or operational excellence.

Summer Intern Project work may include

• Support recruiting activities, including candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding.
• Assist with employee engagement events, recognition programs, and communications.
• Help answer employee questions and connect team members with HR resources.
• Partner with HR and business leaders on projects that improve the employee experience.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support compensation benchmark survey participation.
• Support training and development initiatives for employees and leaders.
• Assist with HR records, reporting, and compliance-related activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects that make a real impact on the business.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization and gain exposure to strategic HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Preferred qualification to be actively pursuing a Master’s degree in human resources, or a related field.

We're looking for energetic, curious, and self-motivated students who enjoy working with people, solving problems, and learning in a dynamic environment. This is a great opportunity to make a difference, build your network, and gain valuable experience that will prepare you for a career in Human Resources.