Talent Acquisition Operations & Projects Intern

<h2><strong>Context</strong></h2><p></p><p>Spendesk is a leading European Fintech company revolutionizing spend management for modern businesses. As we continue to scale across Europe, our Talent Acquisition team plays a critical role in attracting and hiring exceptional talent to fuel our growth.</p><p>We're looking for a <strong>Talent Acquisition Operations &amp; Projects Intern</strong> to join our TA team for 6 months. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of recruitment operations, data analytics, event management, and emerging AI technologies.</p><p><strong>This is NOT a recruiting role</strong> – you won't be sourcing candidates or conducting interviews. Instead, you'll be the operational backbone of our TA team, helping us scale our processes, optimize our reporting, and leverage cutting-edge tools to work smarter.</p><p>You'll work closely with the Lead TA and the full recruitment team, gaining hands-on experience in people operations, project management, and AI implementation in a fast-paced scale-up environment.</p><p></p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><p></p><h3><strong>1. TA Reporting &amp; Data Analytics (40%)</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Improve and maintain recruitment dashboards</strong>&nbsp;tracking key metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline health, source effectiveness, etc.)</p></li><li><p><strong>Improve and automate recurring reports</strong>&nbsp;for internal stakeholders (weekly/monthly/quarterly TA performance)</p></li><li><p><strong>Conduct data analysis</strong>&nbsp;to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement</p></li><li><p><strong>Improve and scale TA rituals</strong>&nbsp;such as weekly pipeline reviews, monthly performance check-ins, and quarterly planning sessions</p></li><li><p><strong>Ensure data quality</strong>&nbsp;in our ATS (TeamTailor) and maintain accurate recruitment documentation</p></li></ul><p></p><h3><strong>2. Recruitment Events &amp; Employer Branding (35%)</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Run the 2026 recruitment events roadmap</strong>&nbsp;from planning to execution</p></li><li><p><strong>Manage event subscriptions</strong>&nbsp;(career fairs, university partnerships, industry meetups, conferences)</p></li><li><p><strong>Coordinate logistics</strong>&nbsp;for all TA events: booth setup, materials, team scheduling, travel arrangements</p></li><li><p><strong>Work on event content</strong>: prepare pitch decks, role descriptions, company presentations, and branded materials</p></li><li><p><strong>Track event ROI</strong>&nbsp;and provide post-event analysis (candidate pipeline generated, cost per hire, etc.)</p></li><li><p><strong>Support employer branding initiatives</strong>&nbsp;on social media and recruitment marketing channels</p></li></ul><p></p><h3><strong>3. AI &amp; Automation Projects (25%)</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Research and implement AI agents</strong>&nbsp;to support TA activities (e.g., candidate screening automation, interview scheduling bots, chatbot for FAQs)</p></li><li><p><strong>Test and optimize AI tools</strong>&nbsp;such as generative AI for job description writing, candidate matching algorithms, or automated outreach</p></li><li><p><strong>Document AI workflows</strong>&nbsp;and create training materials for the TA team</p></li><li><p><strong>Monitor AI agent performance</strong>&nbsp;and iterate based on feedback and results</p></li><li><p><strong>Stay up-to-date</strong>&nbsp;on emerging recruitment technologies and recommend new tools</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><h2><strong> Profile</strong></h2><p></p><h3><strong>Must-Have</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Currently enrolled</strong>&nbsp;in a Master's program (Business School, HR, Data Analytics, or related field)</p></li><li><p><strong>Strong analytical skills</strong>: comfortable working with data, Excel/Google Sheets, and building dashboards</p></li><li><p><strong>Project management mindset</strong>: ability to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and stay organized</p></li><li><p><strong>Fluency in French and&nbsp;in English</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Tech-savvy</strong>: curious about AI, automation, and new tools; quick learner with digital platforms</p></li><li><p><strong>Attention to detail</strong>: precision matters when handling data and coordinating events</p></li><li><p><strong>Proactive and autonomous</strong>: able to take ownership of projects with minimal supervision</p></li></ul><p></p><h3><strong>Nice-to-Have</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Previous internship experience in&nbsp;<strong>HR, operations, consulting, or project management</strong></p></li><li><p>Familiarity with&nbsp;<strong>ATS platforms</strong>&nbsp;(Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, etc.)</p></li><li><p>Experience with&nbsp;<strong>data visualization tools</strong>&nbsp;(Looker, Tableau, Metabase, etc.)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of&nbsp;<strong>AI/automation tools</strong>&nbsp;(Dust, GPT-based agents, etc.)</p></li><li><p>Interest in&nbsp;<strong>recruitment marketing</strong>&nbsp;and employer branding</p></li><li><p>Experience organizing events or managing logistics</p></li></ul><p></p><h3><strong>Personality Traits We Value</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Curious and innovative</strong>: loves experimenting with new tools and finding better ways to work</p></li><li><p><strong>Collaborative team player</strong>: comfortable working cross-functionally with recruiters, hiring managers, and external partners</p></li><li><p><strong>Solution-oriented</strong>: sees challenges as opportunities to improve processes</p></li><li><p><strong>Adaptable</strong>: thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing scale-up environment</p></li><li><p><strong>Passionate about people about people operations</strong>: genuinely interested in making the recruitment experience better for everyone</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>What You'll Gain</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Real impact</strong>: your projects will directly influence how we hire and scale the company</p></li><li><p><strong>Diverse skill set</strong>: gain experience in data analytics, event management, AI implementation, and recruitment operations</p></li><li><p><strong>Visibility</strong>: work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams across the organization</p></li><li><p><strong>Cutting-edge experience</strong>: hands-on work with emerging AI technologies in the HR space</p></li><li><p><strong>Scale-up culture</strong>: join a dynamic, international team in a high-growth Fintech environment</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>Practical Details</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 6 months internship</p></li><li><p><strong>Start date</strong>: Flexible</p></li><li><p><strong>Location</strong>: Paris office or Barcelona office</p></li><li><p><strong>Internship compensation</strong>: Competitive stipend in line with market standards</p></li><li><p><strong>Internship agreement</strong>: Required (convention de stage)</p></li></ul><p><strong><br></strong><br>As we are an international team, please submit your application and CV in English.<strong><br><br>About Spendesk </strong><br>Spendesk is the AI-powered spend management and procurement platform that transforms company spending. By simplifying procurement, payment cards, expense management, invoice processing, and accounting automation, Spendesk sets the new standard for spending at work. Its single, intelligent solution makes efficient spending easy for employees and gives finance leaders the full visibility and control they need across all company spend, even in multi-entity structures. Trusted by thousands of companies, Spendesk supports over 200,000 users across brands such as SoundCloud, Gousto, SumUp, and Bloom &amp; Wild. With offices in the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Germany, Spendesk also puts community at the heart of its mission.<br><br>For more information: www.spendesk.com/press<strong><br><br>About our people &amp; culture</strong><br>We believe that people do their best work when they’re given the freedom to thrive and grow. That’s why liberation is at the core of everything we do. We empower Spendeskers to take ownership of their work, to navigate ambiguity, and seize every opportunity. Spendeskers come from all over the world (35+ countries and counting!) but we have plenty in common: we're bold, ever-curious, committed to kindness, and tackle every challenge with a positive mindset. <strong><br><br>About our benefits</strong><br>Our culture is built on trust, empowerment, and growth — with benefits to match!<br></p><ul><li><p>Flexible on-site and remote policy (up to 4 days per month + 3 non-consecutive weeks per year)</p></li><li><p>Latest Apple equipment — the tools you need to excel</p></li><li><p>Access to Moka.care — for emotional and mental health wellbeing</p></li><li><p>Great office snacks — to fuel your day</p></li><li><p>A positive team to work with daily!</p></li></ul><p>We also offer location-specific benefits tailored to each market, including health insurance, wellness allowances, commuter support, meal vouchers, and gym memberships — ensuring you're well supported wherever you're based.</p><p><strong>Diversity &amp; Inclusion</strong></p><p>At Spendesk, we're committed to fostering an environment where all differences are encouraged, supported and celebrated. We're building our culture for everyone, with everyone. Our goal is to attract and build a diverse, equal and inclusive team, where everyone feels welcome and we truly embrace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.</p><ul><li><p></p></li></ul><ul><li><p></p></li></ul><ul><li><p></p></li></ul><ul><li><p></p></li></ul><ul><li><p></p></li></ul><ul><li><p></p></li></ul>