Human resources

Sep 29, 2025

Human Resources Intern

About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job Purpose

Learn from some of the best! Work alongside talented professionals to contribute to challenging, exciting, and rewarding projects. Our 2026 Summer Internship Program provides real-world experience and an opportunity to build expertise and problem-solving capabilities.

We offer a unique perspective into the world of food manufacturing with a 10–12-week paid internship in our US Human Resources group at our Corporate Americas HQ in Northbrook, IL. As a key player on the team, the Human Resources Intern will be exposed to several core competencies within the Human Resources job function.

This is a hybrid role based out of Northbrook, IL.

Key Accountabilities

• Appreciative Feedback Program: Contribute to the success of our Appreciative Feedback Program by developing engaging communications and gathering insights to continuously improve the initiative.
• Employee Handbook Update: Assist in updating and drafting HR policies with the Company Handbook to ensure compliance, clarity, and alignment with company values.
• Employee File & Compliance Management: Maintain accurate employee records and support compliance efforts through regular I-9 audits and documentation reviews.
• Learning & Development Project: Identify and coordinate a learning & development course for the interns to participate in during the summer.
• Employer Branding: Update employer branding pages, including Glassdoor and Indeed, with refreshing new content based on best practices research.
• HR SharePoint Redesign: Review the current HR SharePoint site and lead efforts to streamline and modernize it into a more user-friendly, visually engaging, and resource-rich platform.
• Wellness & Inclusion Programs: Help plan and evaluate initiatives that support employee well-being.
  
  

Desired Skills And Background

• Completed Junior year of college with a concentration in Human Resources, Management, or Business Administration
• Experience handling confidential matters.
• Prior Human Resources experience is a plus
• Effective project management and time management skills
• Self-driven individual with the ability to work independently
• Solid presentation and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and maintain attention to detail
• Strong ability to work in teams and build good relationships high degree of personal integrity, and work ethics
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Advanced Excel skills with formulas and pivot tables a plus
  
  

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This position pays $23 per hour. Barilla strives to provide you with a wide range of benefit options to support your overall health and financial well-being needs. This position qualifies for benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and an employee assistance program.

Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Human Resources

United States

Northbrook, IL

Internship