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Global Employer Branding & Candidate Experience Intern

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Summary

6-month internship in Accor’s HR department to enhance employer branding, recruitment experience, and candidate onboarding using HR tech tools like SmartRecruiters and AssessFirst.

6-month internship based in Accor Headquarters - starting September 2026.

Part of Accor Global People & Culture (HR) department, you will join the Global Talent Acquisition Team. Through this international experience, you will spread Accor's culture & values by contributing to outstanding Employer Branding initiatives and projects that aim to attract and retain talents at Accor. This internship is a great opportunity to partner with several departments and brands, and to develop communications, digital marketing and project management skills, while learning more about HR strategy.

Your key responsibilities:

Recruitment experience & performance:

  • Support the Onboarding process revamp and roll-out for a best-in-class new joiners induction experience.
  • Partner with the Digital team to deploy and optimize our ATS, SmartRecruiters, and its features across all regions.
  • Facilitate the integration of our assessment tool, AssessFirst, to enhance candidate qualification, managing change processes to ensure smooth hub adoption aligned with global recruitment objectives.
  • Drive improvements in user experience and optimize performance on our Careers website, which attracts millions of visitors annually.
  • Manage the monthly reporting of key recruitment performance indicators.

Employer Branding strategy & communications

  • Support the adoption of our Employee Value Proposition “Hospitality is a work of Heart”, tailoring targeted Employer Branding campaigns for diverse audiences, and contributing to Employee Advocacy actions.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to raise awareness and foster adoption of our initiatives and programs.

Your experience and skills include:

  • Academic background in Human Resources, Communications & Marketing, or Hospitality Management.
  • Experience in project management gained through internships or apprenticeships.
  • Fluent English in both written and spoken form; proficiency in French is an advantage.
  • Organizational abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
  • Inventive and creative mindset, with attention to detail.
  • Empathetic with strong adaptability and communication skills.

If you bring a proactive spirit and a passion for people and culture, join Accor and help us shape memorable experiences for our teams and candidates worldwide.

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