Functietitel – Trainee, Talent & Learning
Location – Maastricht, Nederland
Kickstart your career in Talent & Learning! Join our global team to shape employee experiences, design employee listening programs on a scale, evaluate learning solutions, and drive engagement for thousands of colleagues worldwide. You’ll gain hands-on exposure, work with cross functional stakeholders, and build skills that truly matter while making a real impact.
Your key responsibilities
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Support execution of core Talent, Culture and Learning activities (e.g., surveys, mentoring, learning initiatives);
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Assist in project coordination and stakeholder communication across global teams;
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Help prepare insights, presentations and dashboards for leadership discussions;
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Contribute to ongoing critical organizational change initiatives;
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Learn and gain exposure to strategic people topics including employee listening, capability building and culture transformation.
We bring
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Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards;
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Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments;
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Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative;
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Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress;
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Customer first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
You bring
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A curious approach to problem-solving, fueling innovation by seeking new solutions and perspectives;
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A focus on impact, driving innovation and positive change through your creativity and expertise;
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A sense of ownership, delivering results that matter and contribute significantly to our success;
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Accountability to decision-making, ensuring alignment with our values and achieving positive outcomes;
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A spirit of initiative and drive for progress, contributing to our collective success as you are empowered to take ownership;
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A commitment to teamwork, fostering collaboration and respecting diverse perspectives;
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You will have student status during the term of the agreement, i.e., from October 2026 to March 2027 (minimum 6 months).
About Animal Nutrition & Health
ANH, in the process of separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients - driven by its strong purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible. www.dsm-firmenich.com/ANH
About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
Our application process
Interested in this role? Then please apply online via our career portal. The process is basically based on the dsm-firmenich application procedure, which is described on the dsm-firmenich career website. For data protection reasons, we can only accept and process applications via our career portal.
The university/college must be willing to enter into a three-party agreement with dsm-firmenich, to be signed by the company, the educational institution, and the student; this is a mandatory requirement for proceeding with the internship contract.
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
