Directorate for HR Administration

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, the 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.

The Directorate for Human Resources Administration of the European Parliament manages staff administrative matters throughout their career lifecycle. This includes salaries and allowances, missions and travel, pensions, social insurance, and legal compliance.

By joining the Directorate’s management team, you will gain hands-on experience in HR-related administration and its legal framework within a major EU institution. You will work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to key HR and legal projects.

During your traineeship, you will:

• Assist with the preparation of responses to internal queries and complaints;
• Support ongoing projects in administrative regulations and HR policies;
• Carry out legal research and support the drafting of legal notes;
• Gain practical experience in the application of EU HR law and procedures in a real-case environment;
• Be a member of the Directorate’s legal network and contribute to its exchanges;
• Experience a multicultural, fast-paced working environment and network with professionals across services.

If you:

• Have a university degree in law or public administration;
• Are motivated to learn about administrative law and HR practices in a European Parliament context;
• Understand the importance of handling personal data information with confidentiality and professionalism; 
• Have strong drafting and analytical skills;
• Are fluent in French and have a good knowledge of English;
• Have obtained/will obtain a university degree (level 6 of EQF or higher) at least three months before the starting date of the traineeship.

Apply now and be part of a team where your work matters, your learning is continuous, and your ideas are valued.

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.