HR Intern F/M

About Sonepar

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Through a dense network of 100 brands spanning 40 countries, the Group has an ambitious transformation agenda to become the first global B-to-B electrical distributor to provide a fully digitalized and synchronized omnichannel experience to all customers. Drawing on the skill and passion of its 45,000 associates, Sonepar had sales of €23 billion in 2020. Sonepar makes its customers’ lives easier, over the counter, visiting customers, by phone or online, – however we’re needed. Sonepar’s ambition is to become “La Référence” - the standard-setter for all its stakeholders.

How will you shape our tomorrow 

Are you passionate about people, learning, and shaping the workplace of tomorrow? Join our Human Resources team as an HR Intern and gain hands-on experience across a wide range of HR topics. You will actively contribute to key projects while developing your skills in recruitment, training, communication, and HR operations. 

Your main responsibilities will include:

Training & Development

• Support in managing the training plan (needs assessment, provider sourcing, and budget monitoring).

• Organize group training sessions and manage individual registrations.

• Provide logistical and administrative support (agreements, convocations, invoicing).

HR Projects

• Participate in cross-team HR projects and action plans aligned with the company’s mission.

Recruitment of Apprentices & Interns

• Collect hiring needs from managers and draft job postings.

• Publish offers on various platforms and manage applications.

• Conduct pre-qualifications, interviews, and debriefs with managers.

• Keep recruitment reporting tools up to date.

Onboarding & Employer Branding

• Contribute to onboarding initiatives for new joiners.

What we offer:

• A dynamic HR experience with exposure to multiple HR areas.

• The opportunity to take real ownership of tasks and projects.

• A collaborative environment where your ideas are valued.

The experience you bring 

• You are a Master’s student (Bac+4/Bac+5) in Human Resources Management or a related field.

• You have strong interpersonal skills , enjoy working collaboratively, and demonstrate a strong sense of service.

• Organized, methodical, and rigorous, you know how to manage priorities effectively and bring forward ideas for improvement.

• You are proactive, curious, and eager to learn. 

• You act with  discretion and professionalism at all times.

• You are fluent in written and spoken English .

• Ideally, you already have some first experience in HR (internship or apprenticeship).

Work Mode & Location

5 days in Paris (8ème)

Benefits that await you:

The role - Your daily activities will be interesting, stimulating and varied... No two days are alike!

The organisation - You'll be part of the Sonepar family and share the same values!

The culture - You'll be working in an international environment.

The team - Our dynamic, multidisciplinary, open-minded and talented team is eager to welcome additional skills to continue to meet the challenge.

- 75% reimbursement of your monthly or annual transport pass.

- Swile Ticket restaurant card

- Gym exclusively reserved for the company and made available to employees free of charge.

- Sustainable mobility package

- Health insurance & Welfare

Recruitment Process

• Interview with a Human Resources Manager

• Interview with a peer or other stakeholder

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description. Don't hold back because you feel you don't tick every box. At Sonepar, we value your skills, your passion and if your career journey has had remarkable twists and turns, it only adds to your unique story. We ensure we create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for their uniqueness. Regardless of physical abilities, office requirements, gender, sexual orientation, academic backgrounds or other diversity dimensions, every position at Sonepar is open to individuals who share our core values and engagements. We aim to ensure our job listings resonate with everyone and truly represent the diversity we embrace and we are proud to have the  GEEIS Label (Gender Equality for European & International Standard) and to be partner of AGEFIPH (Association de Gestion du Fonds pour l’Insertion Professionnelle des Personnes Handicapées)

You are interested in this challenge? Then join and build a better future with us!

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