Talent Acquisition Europe Intern
Richemont · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- On site
- Full-time
- $35,000 / year
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Job highlights
- Learn full-cycle talent acquisition in Europe.
- Support TA partners and build talent pipelines.
- Develop headhunting and candidate relationship skills.
- Gain experience with D&I and employer branding.
- Work in a paid, international luxury environment.
About the role
Talent Acquisition Europe Intern
Richemont owns some of the world’s leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths in jewellery, fine watches and premium accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products which are in keeping with our Maisons’ values, through a process of continuous creativity.
Starting date: August 2026
Duration: 6 months
Please note that we can only consider your application if you are enrolled at a university program for the entire duration of the internship.
WE WELCOME
A passionate university student who is eager to grow, develop and leave a noticeable impact. Talent Acquisition is at the very core of success for any organization. What makes a business exceptional is its people, and at Richemont we firmly believe that our people are our greatest asset. This internship will teach you how to become a true Talent Detective and help us identify our new colleagues!
This is an inclusive opportunity, namely we will not focus on your background and CV, but rather on your core potential and factors that make YOU exceptional. We would like to give back by investing in your future, ensuring you have full visibility into the workings of a big international organisation, when it comes to the acquisition of talent. We do not represent luxury, rather we DEFINE it with every single hire we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Working together with our TA community, you will learn how a full cycle Talent Acquisition process works.
- You will have chances to collaborate, interact and support various TA Partners and the business in building strong pipelines of future talent.
- You will receive complete training in terms of procedures, tools and practices.
- You will learn the crucial methods and ways of headhunting effectively and managing candidate relationships, increasing our talent networks while being a stellar representative of our organization.
- You will be trained in applying a D&I lens to all our talent activities, ensuring we find exceptional talent regardless of their immediate background/industry and other factors that can introduce bias.
- You are supporting our TA experts in increasing their talent pools, working on future business needs and anticipating coming roles.
- All of your public activity is in line with our Employer Branding directives, to ensure quality representation of Richemont and our Maisons.
- You will support with University & School initiatives where needed.
- Good use of our systems and data management will be crucial and is always the main factor in the success of the TA function.
THE PROFILE
- Languages: Fluent in English, German and/or Italian
- Curiosity: Leads the investigation to find the right profiles. Is good at learning about industries, market, technology.
- Organization: Can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Uses resources / data efficiently.
- Data accuracy: Ensures profiles in recruitment SAP system are updated and precise.
- People Agile: Has empathy, is an active listener and a good judge of talent.
- Perseverance: Pursues with energy, drive and need to finish. Is patient and can deal especially with resistance or setbacks. Is at ease working as an individual contributor in a matrix organization.
- Sales oriented: Results oriented with a strong ability to negotiate and convince a passive candidate to become a candidate.
- Results oriented – motivated in reaching targets.
- Innovative: Can start again from scratch by thinking out of the box.
- Ability to learn and acquire new search skills – continuous learner.
HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING?
This internship will enable you to develop yourself in an international environment, which encourages an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset among our colleagues, fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment where talent thrives, and sustainability is embedded across our culture and operations. You will have the opportunity to be empowered, the challenge to dream big and transform your ideas into actions, and the freedom to make mistakes and learn from them. Although you will be working from Amsterdam and the scope of the role is on the Europe region. Unique office location, as we are located in a historical building in the center of Amsterdam, along the beautiful Herengracht. This is a paid internship, including commuting allowance reimbursement.
Your Journey With Us
If your application is selected, we will reach out to you within 2 weeks for an informal introductory meeting, to understand your motivation better and explain the coming steps in our process. Next, we will invite you for a meeting with one of your future TA Europe Collegues, that can give you further insights into the role and the team. The final step is a meeting with the Hiring Manager, to discuss the Talent Acquisition Internship Europe in detail and ensure you have all the insights needed. Before the final decision is made on both sides, we will give you chances to ask any question and ensure you have all the insight needed. Hopefully, we can deliver great news after, and welcome you warmly to our team.
Key skills/competency
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment
- HR Intern
- European Market
- Luxury Goods
- Candidate Sourcing
- Interviewing
- Employer Branding
- SAP
- D&I Initiatives
Skills & topics
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment
- Internship
- Luxury Goods
- Europe
- Amsterdam
- HR
- University
- Hiring
- Sourcing
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your passion for luxury, international exposure, and any recruitment or HR-related coursework or projects. Emphasize your language skills in English, German, and/or Italian.
- Showcase your potential: During the introductory meeting, articulate your eagerness to learn, your core potential, and what makes you exceptional, rather than solely focusing on past experience.
- Demonstrate key traits: In interviews, provide examples of your curiosity, organizational skills, data accuracy, people agility, perseverance, sales orientation, results orientation, and innovative thinking.
- Ask insightful questions: Prepare thoughtful questions about the role, team, and Richemont's talent acquisition strategies to show engagement and gather necessary information.
- Emphasize university enrollment: Ensure your application clearly states you are enrolled in a university program for the entire internship duration.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the essential language requirements for the Talent Acquisition Europe Intern role at Richemont?
- For the Talent Acquisition Europe Intern position at Richemont, fluency in English is mandatory. Additionally, proficiency in German and/or Italian is highly desired and will significantly strengthen your application. These language skills are crucial for effective communication within the European TA community and with diverse candidate pools.
- Am I eligible for the Talent Acquisition Europe Intern position if I am not currently enrolled in a university program?
- No, eligibility for the Talent Acquisition Europe Intern role at Richemont is contingent upon being enrolled in a university program for the entire duration of the 6-month internship (starting August 2026). This is a mandatory requirement for all applicants.
- What is the typical duration and start date for the Talent Acquisition Europe Internship at Richemont?
- The Talent Acquisition Europe Internship at Richemont is a 6-month program, with a planned starting date of August 2026. This structured duration allows for comprehensive learning and contribution within the Talent Acquisition team.
- How does Richemont approach the selection process for its Talent Acquisition Europe Interns?
- Richemont's selection process for the Talent Acquisition Europe Intern role emphasizes core potential and exceptional qualities over a traditional CV. The process typically involves an introductory meeting, followed by a meeting with a TA Europe colleague, and a final interview with the Hiring Manager. They prioritize understanding your motivation and unique attributes.
- What kind of training and development can I expect as a Talent Acquisition Europe Intern at Richemont?
- As a Talent Acquisition Europe Intern at Richemont, you will receive comprehensive training in full-cycle talent acquisition processes, procedures, tools, and effective headhunting techniques. You will also learn about applying a D&I lens, employer branding, and data management within recruitment systems.
- Does Richemont offer compensation for the Talent Acquisition Europe Intern position?
- Yes, the Talent Acquisition Europe Intern position at Richemont is a paid internship. It also includes reimbursement for commuting allowances, making it a financially supported learning opportunity.
- What is the primary focus of the Talent Acquisition Europe Intern role at Richemont?
- The primary focus of the Talent Acquisition Europe Intern role at Richemont is to learn and support the full cycle of talent acquisition within Europe. This involves assisting TA Partners, building talent pipelines, sourcing candidates, managing relationships, and contributing to employer branding efforts.
- Will I be working remotely or from an office as a Talent Acquisition Europe Intern?
- Although the scope of the role is the Europe region, you will be working from Richemont's office located in Amsterdam. The office is situated in a unique historical building in the center of Amsterdam, along the Herengracht.