Human Resources Unit (HUMA)

The European Parliament's Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (DG EPRS) provides comprehensive research and analytical support to the Members of the European Parliament, its parliamentary committees and the European Parliament as a whole. The EPRS philosophy is to provide independent, objective and authoritative information. More than 300 staff work in the DG's 25 units and services.  

More information about EPRS is available here:

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Why choose a traineeship at DG EPRS?    

'Empowering through knowledge' is the guiding principle of EPRS. As an EPRS trainee, you will be exposed to the core of the research and analysis process in the European Parliament. Surrounded by colleagues working on publications covering a wide range of EU policies, you will gain detailed knowledge of the EP's workings while honing your skills in your specific topic of interest. If you choose a traineeship in one of EPRS's library units, you will help the parliamentary community find the resources they need for their work.  

The Human Resources Unit devises and implements, under the authority of the Deputy Secretary General, a forward-looking Human Resources strategy for the Directorate for Committee Coordination and Legislative Activities and for the European Parliament Research Service. The unit assists to secure an optimal resourcing of the priorities of both entities by monitoring the usage of available posts, human resources envelopes and office space and provides advice accordingly as well as providing some assistance in financial matters. The team consists of 12 enthusiastic colleagues.

During your traineeship you will have the opportunity to:                    

• Assist in a variety of activities of the unit such as Recruitment & selection, onboarding, Learning, budget planning and follow up;
• Carry out specific research and analysis related to the activities of the unit;
• Work on a number of projects; 
• Cooperate with a variety of colleagues involved in Research activities as well as in Legislative coordination;  
• Gain experience in EU matters and become part of a genuine multinational team.

We are looking for a colleague with the following profile:                        

• You have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship
• Preferably with a Master in Human Resources Management, Labour Psychology, Applied Economics and/or with a first experience in Human Resources matters;
• Strong interest in the role of Human Resources in a diverse, political working environment;
• Enthusiastic, dynamic and outgoing team player and, given the nature of the files that we treat, discreet with an ability to act in a confidential and sensitive manner;
• Very good analytical and organisational skills and the ability to identify quickly key information, confident about gathering facts;
• A flair for numbers and ability to work with standard IT tools;
• Ability to integrate quickly in a multilingual environment;
• Very good oral and writing skills in English are essential. Oral and writing skills in French would be an added value as well as knowledge of other EU languages.        

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.