Internship – People & Talent

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”. We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organization to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making. The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $17 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally. We also provide the world's premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC's unique independence, integrity, and expertise.

We are seeking a motivated People and Talent intern to join our Global Human Resources team and gain knowledge in talent acquisition, people management and employee engagement for a duration of six months.

Your responsibilities and learning opportunities include:

Talent acquisition support

• Participate in job briefings with hiring managers
• Screen applications and build candidate shortlists
• Schedule and conduct interviews, coordinating with international teams
• Manage candidate communications and ensure timely follow-up

Recruitment analytics and headcount tracking

• Track internship headcount (open roles, offers, active interns, end dates) and flag gaps or overages
• Prepare concise weekly and monthly snapshots for HR and hiring teams

Onboarding and offboarding of interns

• Coordinate onboarding logistics and documentation under the HR
• Coordinator’s supervision
• Conduct intern exit interviews and synthesise insights for continuous improvement
• Support initiatives that foster a sense of belonging and community among interns

HR projects

• Support job description reviews and harmonisation efforts
• Contribute to the digitalisation and optimisation of HR tools and processes, including exploring AI-driven solutions

Employee engagement

• Assist with engagement survey action plans and follow-up activities
• Help organise intern networking sessions and community-building activities.

What we offer

• A monthly gratification of about €900 gross + meal vouchers + partial compensation (70%) of public transport costs
• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting.
• A hands-on experience in large-scale projects with real learning opportunities.
• Partial work from home opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact

Ready to join us?

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are a student who is organised and interested exploring the human resources space, with strong academic credentials and prior work experience.;
• Have excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail;
• Have a good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint (experience with an ATS is a plus);
• Are a team player who is interested in working with a dynamic and diverse team;
• Have outstanding communications and interpersonal skills;
• Can work autonomously and with little supervision;
• Are fluent in English both orally and in writing. The knowledge of French and/or any other language would be a plus.

Important information before applying:

• You must still be registered as a student during the time of the internship.
• Nationals from outside the European Union or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco, or Switzerland must hold an appropriate visa from the French consulate.
• Non-EU residents are required to have valid papers before applying (long-stay student visa and/or carte de séjour) allowing them to work in France.
• Interns are required to handle their own travel and accommodation arrangements for the duration of their internship. ICC does not provide scholarships or fellowships. 
• Based at ICC Global Headquarters in Paris our six-month internship programme is full-time with an average working week of 35 hours.

Estimated start date: 1st March 2026

Department: Global Human Resources

Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris

Contract type and duration: Six-month internship, full time (35 hours/week).

At ICC, we make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. And when we say “everyone”, we mean it. We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential, and equality of opportunity is for everyone.