Internship in HR: dsm-firmench Internship Program Improvement

Descripción del puesto:

Are you a motivated student with an interest in employer branding, talent engagement, and program design? Join our HR and Talent Acquisition teams for an internship where you will help redesign and enhance the dsm-firmenich Internship Program to make it more attractive, engaging, and impactful. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in talent strategy and process improvement while working in a dynamic and international environment.

What You'll Do
During your internship, you will identify and implement improvement areas in the current internship program. This includes enhancing the visibility and branding of dsm-firmenich among students in the region, streamlining program processes, and improving engagement with interns during and beyond their internship period. You will also work on initiatives to strengthen hiring manager involvement and boost internal branding of the program, ensuring it becomes a key component of the company's talent strategy.

Key Achievements
End Goal:
By the end of this internship, you will have contributed to creating an upgraded, future-proof Internship Program for dsm-firmenich. The program will not only attract top talent from HS Zuyd and Maastricht University but also keep them engaged throughout the internship and beyond, supporting long-term talent pipelines and potential future hires.
What We Offer
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities and improvement areas in the current internship program and contribute to creating a long-term, future-proof plan.
- Collaboration: Engage with colleagues across different levels and locations, as well as student alumni and potential new candidates.
- Skill Development: Strengthen your abilities in stakeholder engagement, program design, and strategic communication while making a real impact on talent initiatives.
- International Environment: Experience working in a global organization from an inspiring office in the heart of Maastricht, just steps away from the train station.
What You Bring
- Field of Study: HBO/WO Business Studies (formerly People & Business Management/MER).
- Experience: Experience in HR-related activities is a plus.
- Skills: Strong organizational skills, well-developed analytical thinking, strong written and verbal communication skills, collaborative mindset and proactivity.

Eligibility criteria and conditions:
* Language requirements: Fluent in English
* Final Selection Day: 12.01.2026 in dsm-firmenich office in Maastricht
* Start of the internship: 02.02.2026
* Duration: 3-5 months
* Studies: currently enrolled at a Dutch university or applied science university (hogeschool). Your university will cosign the internship agreement
* Location: dsm-firmenich Maastricht office
* Compensation: Internship salary is EUR550 per month.
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship, apply now by submitting your CV in English via our career page until the 5th of December 2025