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Exciting opportunity to launch your HR career with a multi-cultural focus at the European Space Agency (ESA), a known champion of diversity and inclusion.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Join ESA's Human Resources Department, a team dedicated to cultivating a vibrant, diverse, and multicultural work setting. We pride ourselves on consistently delivering high-quality HR services, including administration, recruitment, contractual management, and staff support. We meticulously adhere to ESA Staff Regulations and Rules promoting smooth organizational operation.
Role Summary
- As an ESA Graduate Trainee, support our HR teams in various aspects of recruitment, chiefly focusing on recruitment for early-career opportunities like ESA Internship, Graduate Trainee programs, and more.
- Get involved in policy-related duties, operational tasks, and the recruitment process while being guided by the Head of Recruitment Support Services and the ESA Entry-Level Programmes Coordinator.
Role Requirements
- Should have recently completed or be in the final year of a master's degree in human resources, social sciences, or a related field.
- Prior interviewing experience and effective English communication are key.
- Prior exposure to international teams or other HR fields will be an advantage.
Application Process Details
- Apply by January 26, 2026. More information can be found on the ESA careers website or via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Our team and mission As part of the Human Resources Department at ESA, you will be instrumental in promoting a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural working environment. Our mission is to ensure the efficient and compliant delivery of core HR processes to facilitate the smooth functioning of the organization. We aim to provide high-quality and reliable HR services in administration, recruitment, contractual management, and staff support, adhering strictly to ESA Staff Regulations and Rules.
The role As an ESA Graduate Trainee, you will support our HR teams in recruitment and selection activities, contributing to all stages of these processes, with a primary focus on the Agency’s early-career opportunities. This includes the ESA Internship, ESA Graduate Trainee, National Graduate Trainee, Research Fellowship, and Junior Professional programmes. You will engage in a variety of policy-related, operational, and recruitment tasks, balancing guidance and autonomy under the supervision of the Head of Recruitment Support Services and the ESA Entry-Level Programmes Coordinator.
Job requirements You should have recently completed or be in the final year of your master’s degree in human resources, social sciences, or a related field. Knowledge or experience in interviewing, gained in a recruitment, research, or other contexts, is considered an asset. Excellent English proficiency and good interpersonal skills are essential. Experience in international teams and other HR disciplines will be advantageous.
Benefits ESA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive environment where accommodations are made to support individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process and employment.
Applications details Please apply by the closing date of January 26, 2026. For more information, visit the ESA careers website or contact us via email at [email removed - click apply for more details].
