Talent Selection and Outreach Unit

If you would like to gain experience in the field of human resources within a large multicultural organisation such as the European Parliament, apply for one of the traineeships in DG PERS!

The Directorate-General for Personnel (DG PERS) is broadly responsible for managing the human resources of the European Parliament’s Secretariat, so that it can provide the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) with the assistance they need to fulfil their mandate.

More specifically, DG PERS manages the different groups of staff throughout their career, in areas such as:

• Selection, recruitment, entry, training, career development;
• Management of rights and obligations, salary, allowances, pension rights;
• Protection and well-being at work;
• Strategies to improve and promote equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Management of trainees;
• Internal communication in the institution.

We are a team of HR professionals offering tailor-made solutions to our clients, in line with the HR needs of the European Parliament. Via a proactive talent management approach, we help Parliament’s Directorates-General (DGs) in their search for suitable candidates and recruits with the desired professional profiles, skills, competencies, aptitudes and values.

To achieve this, the Talent Selection and Outreach Unit:

• Organises and runs internal and external competitions and selection procedures, as well as manages spontaneous applications;
• Assesses, in cooperation with the Strategic HR Planning Unit, the future needs in terms of competitions and selection procedures; this also involves close coordination with the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) and the other EU institutions;
• Manages the reserve lists drawn up following Parliament’s competitions and selection procedures; our internal clients are the DGs that use these lists to attract candidates and we liaise with them regarding the selection of successful candidates;
• Plays an active role in developing Parliament’s employer brand and outreach activities to attract the talent needed.

This traineeship in the Talent Selection and Outreach Unit gives you an opportunity to take a broader view of Parliament as an organisation. By joining our largely Brussels-based team, you will have the chance to see Parliament in action, learn more about the EU and about HR, to build up an international network and to meet people from a broad range of backgrounds.

You will discover other ways of thinking and acting in this forward-looking unit. This traineeship is a unique chance to grow professionally and personally, in a team of open-minded, friendly, flexible, hard-working and fun colleagues. Expect a stimulating and autonomous working environment.

Your tasks:

• Participating in and developing the European Parliament’s branding and talent outreach activities through for instance career fairs and LinkedIn engagement;
• Evaluating the effectiveness of outreach activities and drafting/presenting reports in this context;
• Operating our IT recruitment tools and platforms;
• Assisting with recruitment procedures (organising and preparing interviews);
• Supporting the HR document management (processing applications, archiving, etc.);
• Assisting with administrative procedures specific to the European Parliament;
• Engaging in other HR tasks (e.g. research projects in cooperation with colleagues in other teams).

You:

• Have good communication skills in English, knowledge of French is a plus (B1-B2);
• Are keen to work in the field of Human Resources (No specific HR degree required);
• Are interested in online outreach and employer branding;
• Are able to work on diverse tasks while delivering quality;
• Like to take initiative and to think critically;
• Would like to develop your public speaking skills further;
• Have a keen eye for detail;
• Embrace creativity, bringing fresh ideas to dynamic projects. This role offers room to grow, innovate, and explore new approaches;
• Are more than ready to work in an international atmosphere!

Not sure if you meet every requirement? If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point above, please still apply. We’d love to consider you and see if you could be a great fit.  

You can use your motivation letter to answer the following questions:

• What specific skills or knowledge are you hoping to learn and develop with us?
• What previous concrete responsibilities have shaped you, and how will they help you with your work here? (These can come from student jobs, internships, volunteering or any other relevant experiences.)
• What motivates you to want to work in this specific unit?
• What is a personal achievement that you are most proud of and why?

The European Parliament is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome all candidates, regardless of their geographical, racial or ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, civil status, or family situation.