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 Global HR Group Enabling Functions team, we are looking for a talented student or new graduate for a 6-months internship, based in our Headquarter in Parma (Italy).
You will have the opportunity to learn about the key HR processes, working within a very fast-paced environment and get a hands-on experience on employees’ life-cycle activities. As an active member of the HR Group Enabling Functions team, this experience will also give you the chance to develop your talent 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. 
For students, the internship can also represent the opportunity to work on a project that could be the topic of final dissertation. 

Internship Objectives
 

Besides being part of our day-to-day HR activities, your internship project will focus on the key HR Processes and initiatives supporting the team in particular on:
•    Recruiting: actively participate in the execution of the recruitment process for new graduates and junior positions; 
•    HR core processes: support the HR Business Partners on the HR core processes  such as talent review, salary review, etc.
•    Employer Branding: organize and participate to Employer Branding events and activities; 
•    Learning & Development: contribute to the organization and management of Learning programs, capturing needs from the business and liaising with the Learning team and providers;

You will also
•    support the HR Business Partners on the internal communication process for internal and external hirings;
•    collaborate with the Personnel Administration team for managing administrative topics;
•    develop a good knowledge of the main HR systems and tools, guaranteeing data collection, update, monitoring and reporting; 
•    contribute with a fresh perspective on HR matters, providing a different point of view and challenging the status quo for processes’ improvements.

Candidate’s Ideal Profile

•    Master’s degree in HR, Economics, Engineering or similar
•    A specialization in Human Resources and/or a relevant short experience in HR will be highly preferred
•    International mindset / Studies or work experience abroad
•    Intellectual curiosity, flexibility and open-minded approach
•    Very good interpersonal skills, communication and team work attitude
•    Internal customer orientation, proactivity, problem-solving, drive for results
•    Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize multiple tasks, respecting deadlines
•    Accuracy and analytical skills
•    Highest standard of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism
•    Fluent English. A good knowledge of Italian will be considered as a plus
•    Good MS Office skills, in particular Excel and PowerPoint

What we offer

•    Internship reimbursement, company canteen
•    International and challenging work environment
 

Additional Information

•    Location: Parma (Italy)
•    Duration: 6 months

Start date: December 2025

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.