HR Talent Acquisition Intern Summer 2026

Perfetti Van Melle, USA • Erlanger, KY

11d • 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 North American Human Resources team. This HR 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, not to exceed 40 hours per week. This experience is ideally suited for students who are interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources. This internship is slated to start in May 2026 , with the opportunity to extend into future semesters. 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 with 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of general work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Talent acquisition activities and pre-hire steps
• Onboarding of new hires
• Training and development programs
• 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.
• Come join a 2025 NKY Best Workplace by applying today!
• Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/non-discrimination employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees