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 description

For our Region Italy HR team, we are looking for 6-months Intern, focused on Sales and Marketing people and based in our Headquarter in Parma (Italy).

Job purpose

You will have the opportunity to experience the key Barilla HR processes, working within a very fast-paced environment and get a hands-on experience on employees’ life-cycle activities. Together with the HRBPs, you will develop talents in a professional and multicultural working environment of a global company, where you will gain valuable insights, skills and competencies that will help you build your expertise.

Accountabilities

• Support on HR core processes such as performance management, talent review, salary review, learning & development
• Recruiting: actively participate in the execution of the recruitment process for new graduates and junior positions
• Employer Branding: organize and participate to Employer Branding events and activities
• Support the HR Business Partners on the internal communication process for internal and external hirings
• Update the main HR systems and tools, guaranteeing also data collection, monitoring and reporting

Candidate’s Ideal Profile

• Master’s degree plus specialization in Human Resources
• Previous experience as HR intern will be a plus
• International mindset / Studies or work experience abroad
• Intellectual curiosity, flexibility and open-minded approach
• Very good interpersonal skills, communication and team work attitude
• Highest standard of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism
• Fluent English and Italian
• Very good Excel skills

Additional Information

• Location: Parma (Italy)
• Duration:  6 months
• Starting date: February 2026

What we offer

• Internship salary + relocation allowance if you live farther than 50 km from our office in Parma.
• Personal tutoring and constant support from your team to develop your personal and professional skills
• First-hand experience supporting live projects, as the fastest way to learn
• Free access to our company canteen
• Access to our on-site shop where you can pick up our products at a generously discounted price
• Flexible ways of working

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.