HR Talent Acquisition Intern

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number # Roma, Lazio, Italy

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

About The Role
As an HR Talent Acquisition Intern, you will be part of a dynamic and international organization, supporting the Talent Acquisition and HR team across Colgate-Palmolive and Hill's Pet Nutrition. You will gain hands-on experience in recruitment, employer branding, and HR operations, working closely with HR professionals on both daily activities and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Support

• Support end-to-end recruitment processes (job postings, CV screening, interview scheduling) for Colgate-Palmolive and Hill's Pet Nutrition
• Assist the HR team in initiatives and projects related to Talent Acquisition (implementation of new tools, processes, and procedures)

• Manage Talent Acquisition administrative activities, including:

• candidate database maintenance

• Preparation of reports and dashboards
• Internship activation processes

HR Projects & Employer Branding

• Work closely with the HR team to plan and execute HR events and initiatives such as onboarding sessions, employee engagement activities, training events
• Contribute to employer branding activities aimed at attracting top talent (e.g., university events, career fairs, online campaigns)
• Coordinate the internship program, supporting interns and managers throughout the internship lifecycle

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Psychology, Law, or related fields
• Languages: Fluent in Italian and English (both spoken and written)
• Experience: Previous internship or experience in a Human Resources department is a plus
• Skills:Strong communication skills and strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Confident user of Google Workspace tools (Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Docs)
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn in a multinational environment
• Availability: Full-time availability is required

Start Date: February 2026

Location: Rome Office
Duration: 6-month internship
VISA NOT SPONSORED
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.