Deadline for application: 05 December 2022

WBCSD is the premier global, CEO-led community of over 200 of the world’s leading sustainable businesses working collectively to accelerate the system transformations needed for a net zero, nature positive, and more equitable future. 

We do this by engaging executives and sustainability leaders from business and elsewhere to share practical insights on the obstacles and opportunities we currently face in tackling the integrated climate, nature and inequality sustainability challenge; by co-developing “how-to” CEO-guides from these insights; by providing science-based target guidance including standards and protocols; and by developing tools and platforms to help leading businesses in sustainability drive integrated actions to tackle climate, nature and inequality challenges across sectors and geographical regions. 

 Our member companies come from all business sectors and all major economies, representing a combined revenue of more than USD $8.5 trillion and 19 million employees. Our global network of almost 70 national business councils gives our members unparalleled reach across the globe. Since 1995, WBCSD has been uniquely positioned to work with member companies along and across value chains to deliver impactful business solutions to the most challenging sustainability issues. 

 Together, we are the leading voice of business for sustainability, united by our vision of creating a world in which 9+ billion people are living well, within planetary boundaries, by mid-century. 

Job Overview

The HR Intern will work with the HR team in the areas of Talent Acquisition and Development, Employee lifecycle, and Data analytics, reporting to the Director, HR, while working closely with the other members of the HR team.

Responsibilities & duties

The main tasks will be:

• Working with the recruitment manager to develop both intern and graduate development programs
• Updating and driving both Onboarding and Offboarding processes
• Being part of a working group to implement career progression framework
• Reviewing and ensuring data quality in our HRIS, Hibob, analyzing the data, and developing KPIs and dashboards for management
• Supporting the recruitment process, initially from an administrative perspective
• Making PowerPoint presentations to be presented by the HR Team to the rest of the organization

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• University degree in Human Resources Management, Organisational Development, Talent Development, or related field
• 6 months to 1 year experience in Human Resources
• Learning and researching - Gathers comprehensive information to support decision making; Demonstrates rapid understanding of newly presented information; High level of attention to detail in data analysis; Evidence of self-insight
• Project management - Capacity to work independently by setting priorities within own work streams, identify and proactively address problems and work to deadlines; Experience of working on an international basis (e.g. to deal with different languages, time zones and cultural expectations)
• Presenting and communicating information - Expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly; Projects credibility; Speaks clearly and fluently
• Delivering results - Sets high standards for quality and quantity; Handles setbacks and consistently achieves project goals
• Strong Microsoft Office365 skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Fluent in both written and spoken English; fluency in Dutch is a plus.

The position is full-time and based in Amsterdam but will also require some international travel with flexibility.

WBCSD is a purpose driven, forward-thinking and action-oriented organization, characterized by diversity of gender, nationalities and work experiences.

The Work Environment

WBCSD offers a competitive, modern, and flexible working arrangement:

• Geneva-based organization with offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Delhi, London, New York and Singapore
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• State-of-the-art facilities and ICT-enabled working tools
• Flex-time and part-time possibilities
• Dynamic working atmosphere
• Open culture encouraging interaction and sharing of ideas and opinions
• Regional or International relocation support
• Sustainable commuting incentives

Please also note that WBCSD will only respond to candidates selected for the interview process.