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Functietitel - Internship: Global Learning & Talent Development

Locatie - Maastricht, The Netherlands

 

People make all the difference. Within the COE Talent & Culture team, the Talent Management, Performance & Development team focuses on learning, development, and performance management. We want our employees to be courageous, venture into the unknown, try new things, and build a passion for learning with curiosity. Mistakes are part of learning, and by continuously asking for feedback, you grow. You won't know unless you try.

Do you want to help us achieve this vision? Do you love trying something new every day? Do you get energy from helping others grow and sparking their enthusiasm for learning? Do you get excited about acting so people can bring their best selves to work every day and deliver great performance? Then this is your next challenge!

Your key responsibilities

* Assess and help enhance the internal learning platform to improve user experience and impact;

* Support the creation of our dsm-firmenich Learning Academy;

* Contribute to the yearly employee cycle through process insights and stakeholder feedback;

* Support the development of global career pathing frameworks and promotion guidelines;

* Collaborate with global stakeholders to implement solutions that foster a strong learning culture and organizational effectiveness;

* Support global Learning & Talent initiatives to strengthen the learning ecosystem and talent processes.

 

We offer

* Work on global HR projects across Learning & Development, Talent Management, and Leadership Development;

* Help design and implement programs that shape learning culture, talent reviews, and leadership growth;

* Build project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills;

* Work with teams globally and collaborate cross-culturally;

* Experience working in a global organization from an inspiring office in the heart of Maastricht, just steps away from the train station.

 

You bring

* Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Communication, or a related field (e.g., Change Management / Organizational Development);

* Strong interest in Learning & Development, Talent Management, and HR processes;

* Initial experience or exposure to L&D, Performance Management, Change Management, Communications, or HR Technology / People Analytics is a plus;

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Fluent in English, both written and spoken;

* Well-developed analytical thinking and ability to interpret data and identify insights. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative mindset;

* Currently enrolled at a Dutch university. You will have student status during the term of the agreement, i.e., from August 2026 to September 2026 (4-5 months). Your university will cosign the internship agreement;

 

About dsm-firmenich

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate; there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, and diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

Our application process

Interested in this role? Then please apply online via our career portal. The process is basically based on the dsm-firmenich application procedure, which is described on the dsm-firmenich career website. For data protection reasons, we can only accept and process applications via our career portal.

The university/college must be willing to enter into a three-party agreement with dsm-firmenich, to be signed by the company, the educational institution, and the student; this is a mandatory requirement for proceeding with the internship contract.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive and fair hiring process. If you require any support during the application process, please let us know.

Agency statement

We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accept agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role