Job title – Intern Global Talent Development (70276)
Location – Maastricht, The Netherlands
Job model – Hybrid


People make all the difference. Within COE Talent& Culture team, the Talent Management, Performance & Development team focuses on learning, development, and performance management. We want our employees to be brave to venture into the unknown, try new things and with curiously build a passion for learning.
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 to try something new every day? Do you get energy from helping others grow and spark their enthusiasm for learning? Do you get excited about getting into action, so people can bring their best self to work every day and deliver great performance? Then this your next challenge!


At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.


Key responsibilities:

• During your internship of ideally 4-6 months (starting as soon as possible), you will get the opportunity to make an impact in different exciting initiatives that drive learning culture and people performance at dsm-firmenich by creating and curating fun and meaningful learning courses for our new learning platform, developing traction and engaging a new super learner community, people development and performance management, helping us shape the future of work at dsm-firmenich and create a great employee experience;
• In case you need to complete a school assignment during your internship, you will be able to dedicate 50% of your time to the assignment, and 50% to work in our team;
• You can bring your own strengths to the team, and you get the chance to achieve own learning goals related to our key initiatives;
• You will collaborate with people across the whole company to understand their needs and create a great employee experience for them related to people performance and development.

We Bring

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things.

You Bring

• Currently doing a Bachelor's or Master degree (subscribed to a university in The Netherlands);
• Expertise in Learning & Development, Performance Management, Change Management, Communications, HR Technology / People Analytics are an advantage;
• Connecting to people gives you energy;
• Strong communication skills; Solid project management skills;
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, design thinking / user centric mindset;
• Digital savvy (HR Technology, Microsoft 365, Adobe Suite is an advantage); Basic skills in data analytics in MS Excel;
• Ability to combine a global and local mindset: Team player with strong collaboration skills;
• Fluent in English, both in writing and verbally.

Location and start date
This full-time traineeship will be based in Maastricht office in the Netherlands, with much flexibility to work from home. We are open to discuss the time commitment in relation to writing your thesis. The ideal start-date is 16 of September 2024, with an internship period of
4-6 months.


Procedure & Contact
Interested in this internship?
Only candidates that are based and registered students in The Netherlands, can be considered for this internship. Please apply on-line by sending us your CV & Motivation letter in English via the career portal. Reference check procedures are part of the dsm-firmenich Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when these reference checks are required.


Equal Opportunities Commitment
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives 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.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, 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.


About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
www.dsm-firmenich.com


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