Internship: Global Learning & Talent Development

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.