Talent Acquisition Intern

Sailpeak; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Sailpeak, a Brussels-based consulting firm, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to help attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent across consulting and transformation roles.

This paid internship offers exposure to sourcing, interviewing, headcount planning, employer branding, and HR strategy, with learning from experienced recruiters, consultants, and business leaders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field.
• Looking for a first or second internship in recruitment.
• Strong interest in recruitment, people, and organizational growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Curious, proactive, and organized mindset with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and identifying candidates for consulting and transformation roles through platforms like LinkedIn and other channels.
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including screening, scheduling, interviewing, and candidate follow-up.
• Help create and refine job descriptions and role briefs aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on headcount planning and recruitment priorities.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, such as writing engaging LinkedIn posts and updating the career page.
• Gain exposure to broader HR strategy, performance management, and people operations.
• Participate in team meetings and recruitment projects, learning how strategy and talent connect in a fast-growing consulting firm.

Skills

Sourcing

Recruitment

Interviewing

Headcount planning

Employer branding

HR strategy

People operations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

HR/Business/Psychology degree

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

About Sailpeak

At Sailpeak, we are a Brussels-based consulting firm specializing in guiding Banking & Insurance firms through the complexities of digital transformation. With expertise in Business Strategy, Data & AI, and Digital Transformation, Sailpeak helps clients navigate the ever-evolving landscape and reach new heights of success.

About the Role

As a Talent Acquisition Intern, you will play a key role in helping Sailpeak attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for their first or second internship in the recruitment space, eager to learn, grow, and make an impact. You’ll gain exposure to everything from sourcing and interviewing to headcount planning, employer branding, and HR strategy — and much, much more.

Every day, you’ll be part of shaping how Sailpeak grows and supports its people while learning directly from experienced recruiters, consultants, and business leaders.

• Assist in sourcing and identifying candidates for consulting and transformation roles through platforms like LinkedIn and other channels.
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including screening, scheduling, interviewing, and candidate follow-up.
• Help create and refine job descriptions and role briefs aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on headcount planning and recruitment priorities.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, such as writing engaging LinkedIn posts and updating the career page.
• Gain exposure to broader HR strategy, performance management, and people operations.
• Participate in team meetings and recruitment projects, learning how strategy and talent connect in a fast-growing consulting firm.

You bring to the table

• You are currently pursuing a degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field and looking for a first or second internship.
• A strong interest in recruitment, people, and organizational growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — you enjoy connecting with others and building relationships.
• A curious, proactive, and organized mindset with great attention to detail.

What success looks like

• You have contributed to hiring great talent and strengthened Sailpeak’s candidate pipeline.
• You’ve built confidence in running recruitment steps independently.
• You’ve developed a strong understanding of HR strategy and its role in business growth.
• You finish your internship with real hands-on experience, valuable industry insights, and a network that helps you launch your career.

Fluency in English and French/Dutch

What’s in it for you

paid internship with flexibility (full-time or part-time).

Hands-on experience across all areas of recruitment and HR.

The opportunity to work closely with directors and founders on real business challenges.

Exposure to the consulting, strategy, and digital transformation ecosystem.

Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals with backgrounds at Google, PayPal, Semetis, and Sia Partners.

A collaborative, international, and learning-driven environment.

The Process

• Step 1: 30-minute call with our Head of Talent (Peter): focusing on your current situation, motivation, and practicalities.
• Step 2: 30-minute call with one of our Founders (Stjepan or Nico): a deeper dive into your experience and mindset.
• Step 3: A small practical assignment or case to see your thinking in action.
• Step 4: Offer!