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 

Are you a driven student or recent graduate with a passion for the dynamic field of Human Resources? If so, we have an extraordinary opportunity waiting for you! 
Join the HR Talent Management team at Barilla Group and support the execution of key HR processes across all our global locations. This internship, based in Parma, will provide hands-on experience in Talent Management, Performance &Development Process, and Employer Branding.

Job purpose

Support the execution of the following processes across all geographies where Barilla is based:

• Talent Management
• Performance & Development Process
• Employer Branding 

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and continuous improvement of Talent Management process.
• Support the activation of the Performance & Development process, which includes the monitoring of goal setting, evaluations, and feedback mechanisms.
• Contribute to Employer Branding initiatives to attract and retain top talent.
• Provide operational support for various HR projects and initiatives including the Career framework design project.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and the HR IT team to ensure smooth process execution.
• Help create and distribute communications related to Employer Branding, talent and performance management programs.
• Prepare and analyse reports and dashboards to track progress and identify trends.

Requirements

• Graduated or currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in recruitment and talent management operations, corporate communication is a plus.
• Excellent English.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to HR processes and strategies.

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
• A unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of the number one pasta company leader in the world!

Period: September 2025 – March 2026

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.