HR Projects Intern Summer 2026

Perfetti Van Melle • Covington, KY

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Perfetti Van Melle - a global confectionary company and makers of great product brands such as Airheads and Mentos is seeking an enthusiastic college student for an internship within our US Human Resources team. This HR Projects Internship will be based in our Erlanger, KY facility (near the Cincinnati /NKY airport) with the expectation of a minimum of 25 work hours per week. This internship is ideally suited for students who are interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources. This internship is slated to start in Summer 2026.   WHAT YOU WILL DO The Human Resources Intern role is designed to provide hands-on work experience and skill building for college students interested in pursuing a career in HR. In this role, the HR intern will learn key processes, roles and functions within Human Resources, while working alongside experienced HR professionals. The HR intern role will be responsible for supporting a variety of work activities, including:

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will be pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Business, or another related field.
• Ability to work a minimum of 25 hours per week.
• Proficiency with software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint including experience with MS Teams and SharePoint.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and follow-up skills.
• Ability to complete a variety of tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with guidance as needed.
• Ability to work effectively with employees across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated change agility and situational adaptability.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
• 1 or more years of general work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• HR current and upcoming projects, managing timelines, deadlines, and deliverables
• Managing and developing SOPs, ensuring process plans are effectively updated
• Assisting with onboarding activities of new hires
• Employee engagement initiatives
• HR data entry, records management, and filing
• Company policies and certain federal, state, and local regulations
• Other projects and duties based on business needs

Benefits

• At Perfetti Van Melle we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members goals and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed