HR Operations Intern

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Westchester IL

Workplace type: Hybrid

The Ingredion HR Operations Team is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic college student to join the organization for an internship during summer 2026 . In this role you will have the opportunity to work with various HR Operations team members as well as members of the Corporate HR Team to provide support and guidance to achieve and impact the HR Goals. We are looking for someone with a great service attitude focus on results and data analysis who has a strong initiative to improve status-quo and incorporate change.

What you will do:

• Assist in creating a standard Orientation and onboarding process for employees in our plants.
• Track analyze and update monthly HR Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the HR Operations Functions.
• Analyze & generate reports and solutions related to exit interview information.
• Improve our new hire performance evaluation process by providing support and follow up on the new hire evaluation process and analysis of the data.
• Improve our employee experience developing and updating SharePoint communication sites for the HR Operations team.

Who you are:

• Are well organized and have the ability to prioritize workloads.
• Are a creative problem solver and critical thinking.
• Are technically proficient and utilize technology: PBI and Excel in efficient ways
• Have outstanding service and focus results.
• Are able to work both independently as well in a team.
• Adaptable to different leadership styles.

What you will bring:

• Progress towards a bachelors or masters degree program in Human Resources Business Economics or a related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred
• Ability to work 40 hrs. per week during the year internship term over the summer
• Strong business insight and continuous improvement skills
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Outstanding attention to detail with verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day
• Advanced computer skills (can build SharePoint sites PowerPoint presentations for trainings)
• Basic understanding of HR Communication skills

To be eligible for consideration candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree Program (with an HR focus). If currently enrolled in an undergrad status must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore junior or non-graduating senior.
• If you have completed your degree please consider other opportunities with Ingredion posted at Join Ingredion

  Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

  • Total Rewards Package competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51 miles from the Ingredion work location
  • Internship Program Events & Activities programming catered toward career exploration networking and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester IL
  • Intern Mentor Program pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredions culture
  • Involvement in Ingredions Business Resource Groups the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredions Inclusion & Belonging strategy
  • Employee Recognition Program a culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
  • Employee Discount Program provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel

  Pay Range: $20-28/hour

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  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

  Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.

  Relocation Available:

  No

  This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

  Benefits:

  Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .