HR Intern (Summer 2025)

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Ingredion

HR Intern (Summer 2025)

Bedford Park, IL
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our HR Argo/Mapleton team for summer 2025! In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional team members at the Argo plant and corporate functions, providing support and guidance to achieve our HR goals. We are looking for someone with a great service attitude, a strong focus on results, proficiency in data analysis and project management, and the initiative to improve the status quo and drive change in a dynamic and agile work environment. If you thrive in such an environment, we want to hear from you!

    Your role will be:

    • Tracking, analyzing, and updating monthly HR Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Argo and Mapleton
    • Lead the implementation of the Clock System to automate attendance and payroll process. Develop the project charter, flow chart and estimated cost to execute implementation
    • Support employee events to improve culture and engagement across the Argo plant with a strong correlation with our values and Inclusion & Belonging strategy
    • Lead automation for key training process:
    • Develop Power BI dashboard to show the 3 Key Data Points (Risk of Retirement, Versatility, Training Time) so that plant leadership can identify risks and training can be more proactive
    • Develop Power BI dashboard to show the correlation between department productivity and proficiency levels to give data how knowledge and training affect output
    • Work with Training, IPS, and Digital Ops teams to develop Power App to digital track PCA's within the department

    Your profile needs these qualifications:

    • Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s 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 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
    • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations, and writing technical data/reports.
    • Working knowledge of basic computer software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

    You’ll need these skills to be successful:

    • Proven ability to deliver under agreed upon deadlines
    • Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
    • Solid teamwork skills and creative problem solving
    • Well organized and can 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 on results
    • Enjoy a manufacturing environment

    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 Bachelor’s or Master's degree program. 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 www.ingredion.com/careers.

    Ingredion Total Rewards and Benefits:

    We offer a competitive and comprehensive package that aligns with our values and goals. It includes hourly salary, housing stipends, flexibility, learning, recognition, and wellness.

    We offer benefits for interns & co-ops such as:

    • Housing Stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location)
    • Internship Program Events & Activities
    • Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
    • Intern Buddy Program
    • Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
    • Achieve Recognition Program
    • Perkspot Discount Program

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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 disability-mental or physical-marital 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 applicant's 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 .

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  • Industry
    Food and Beverages
  • About Us

    Ingredion is a leading global ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

    We turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into ingredients that make crackers crunchy, candy sweet, yogurt creamy, lotions and creams silky, plastics biodegradable and tissues softer and stronger. Our innovative ingredient solutions help customers stay on trend with simple ingredients and gluten-free or high-fiber foods that appeal to today's consumers.

    Grounded in our values of Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly and Owner's Mindset, we employ approximately 12,000 employees around the world. Our customers operate in more than 120 countries and represent 60 diverse sectors, including food, beverage, paper and corrugating, brewing and other industries.