The Ingredion HR Operations Team is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic college student to join the organization for an internship during summer 2025 . 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in creating a standard Orientation and onboarding process for employees in our plants.
• Tracking, analyzing and updating monthly HR Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the HR Operations Functions.
• Analyzing, generating reports and solutions related to exit interview information.
• Improving our new hire performance evaluation process by providing support and follow up on the new hire evaluation process and analysis of the data.
• Improving our employee experience, developing and updating SharePoint communication sites for the HR Operations team.

The HR Operations Intern position is well-suited for you if you:

• 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.

Qualified candidates will have:

• 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 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

Nice to Haves:

• Microsoft Power automate- Process Automation Platform experience

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 Degree or Master’s 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 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

Relocation Available:

No

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.

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.