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Human Resource Organizational Development (OD) Internship

CompanyLactalis USA Inc.
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Organizational Development (OD) Department with training initiatives, including drafting communications, overseeing session calendars, and editing training programs. Key duties also involve assisting with budget maintenance, monitoring service KPIs, coordinating with local training providers, and supporting talent management projects like employee engagement and performance management cycles.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
427
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirt, hands-on responsibility and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you! Lactalis Heritage Dairy: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE.
About the Role

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.


At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

 

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

 

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.


At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

 

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. 

                                      

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Human Resource Organizational Development (OD) Intern based in Chicago, IL.


 Duration: 12-month internship


Requirements

The Human Resource OD Intern will assist the Lactalis USA Organizational Development (OD) Department with various assignments and projects related to the functions of training, performance management, campus management, and employee engagement. 


From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

  • Support the rollout of national training initiatives, including drafting communications for HR and management, overseeing session calendars, and coordinating with trainers to accommodate all scheduled sessions.
  • Preview and edit company training programs and assist with program rollouts. 
  • Assist in the maintenance of training and development budgets by tracking invoices and maintaining training attendance records. 
  • Monitor the monthly service KPIs and propose action plans accordingly. 
  • Assist with identification and sourcing of local training providers as well as coordinating meetings with vendors to assist business and functional units with their training and development needs. 
  • Provide support to the Organizational Development team with other talent management initiatives and projects as assigned (i.e.: employee engagement, performance management cycle, etc.). 
  • Create LMS training reports and assist with campaign tracking to identify employees who still need to complete required training or performance review tasks.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

  • College Diploma or Degree with a concentration in Human Resources or Business, completed or in progress. 
  • Experience in administrative support, HR, or customer service is an asset. 
  • High proficiency with standard office computer technology such as Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) and the internet (i.e.: online research skills). 
  • Ability to understand and recognize priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive HR information. 
  • Strong communication skills both oral and written with professionalism. 
  • Highly organized with exceptional detail orientation and time management.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.   

Key Skills
Training Initiatives SupportCommunication DraftingSession Calendar OversightProgram Rollout CoordinationBudget MaintenanceInvoice TrackingAttendance Record KeepingKPI MonitoringAction Plan ProposalVendor CoordinationTalent ManagementEmployee Engagement SupportPerformance Management Cycle SupportLMS ReportingCampaign TrackingAdministrative Support
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrative