Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  HR Talent Acquisition internship
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  7/2/25
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #167997 - Roma, Lazio, Italy

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.
 

Colgate – Palmolive is an American multinational consumer products Company dedicated to the production, distribution and provision of health, personal care, household and pet nutrition The most famous brands marketed by the company are: COLGATE, SANEX, PALMOLIVE, NB, AJAX and Hill´s Nutrition.

With more than two hundreds of years of history, Colgate – Palmolive was founded in 1806 by William Colgate.

Moreover, in order to elevate our expertise, commitment and leadership in our categories we partner on a daily basis with dentists, health care professionals and dermatologists. These strong programs allow us to become the brand recommended and used most often by dentists in oral care.

We are the brand recommended and used most often by the profession in oral care, we closely collaborate with the Professionals, we work daily with dentist and other health professionals, making an ongoing effort to be the best.

 

The HR Intern  will be part of our dynamic organization focusing on these key areas:

 

  • Support the recruitment processes (job posting, resume screening, scheduling interviews)

  • Support the HR Team for initiatives and projects related to Talent Acquisition (new tool, new procedures)

  • Support in TA administrative tasks as CRM database management, reports

  • Collaborate with the HR team in several events, initiatives and projects

 

 WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Proactive and enthusiastic people, motivated to learn and develop their professional career in a multinational environment.

  • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Economics and Psychology 

  • Fluent English

  • Previous experience in a Human Resource department is appreciated

  • Full – time availability is required

 

Duration: 6 months internship

Effective Date: September 2025

Location: Rome Office

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, color, 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.

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