Global Talent Management Intern

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s 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 you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's 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

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student interested in pursuing a career in talent management, talent development, or organizational development to join our Integrated Talent Experience (ITEX) team for summer 2026! As the Global Talent Management Intern, you will have the opportunity to partner with various members of the global ITEX team and our HR partners as you work on talent management strategies, programs, and solutions that drive business value. We are looking for someone with a collaborative approach, ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, and strong attention to detail. The role provides the opportunity to collaborate and design resources for a global audience and facilitate conversations with leaders while connecting with a strong peer network of fellow interns across various roles and functions.

What you will do:

• Partner with key organizational stakeholders to lead and support global talent management initiatives.
• Research cutting-edge talent management, performance, and learning and development strategies to engage a diverse workforce in a continuous learning culture.
• Innovate to create strategies to support talent assessments, succession, and performance enablement.
• Analyze key data insights around leadership development and talent and devising sustainable and scalable interventions.
• Design and facilitate development sessions for employees.
• Develop and implement communications plans.
• Analyze and generating reports, as requested.

Who you are:

• Self-starter who is resourceful, innovative, and takes initiative.
• Well organized and able to prioritize workloads.
• Creative problem solver and critical thinker.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Are able to work independently and collaborate well in a team.
• Technically proficient and able to utilize technology: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Virtual Meeting software, etc.
• Committed to promoting and inclusive and equitable 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 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 ww.ingredion.com/careers.

Why 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 Ingredion’s culture
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s 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: $20-22/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 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 uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

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 .