Meet Unit4 .With over 40 years of heritage,we’re an agile, fast growing, Cloud company that ison a mission toredefineEnterpriseResource Planning (ERP) for mid-market people-centric organisations.
With ourinnovative, self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software, our customers can spend more time on meaningful high-value work.
At the heart of what we do lies a simple yet profound purpose:Improve how people work by focusing on what truly matters.A powerful statement that enablesdifferent priorities fordifferent people.
We’re shapinghow work shouldfeel,and we empowerourpeopleby providing them with the right tools to achieve the autonomy they need - it's what makes us unique.
Job Description
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Programme Intern to join our global Talent Acquisition team in Lisbon.
You will help us design,organiseand launch Unit4’s internship and early careersprogramme. This is not a traditional administrative internship. You will take ownership of a real international project and help turn our ideas into a clear, repeatableprogramme.
Working closely with the Talent Acquisition Operations Manager and colleagues across Talent Acquisition and People Experience, you will help create a consistent experience for interns, hiring managers and mentors. Theprogrammewill begin with Granada and provide a model that can be adapted for other Unit4 locations.
You will gain practical experience inprogrammemanagement, recruitment operations, university engagement,communicationsand data.You will also have the opportunity to work with colleagues across different countries and functions.
WhatYou’llDo
Help build theprogramme
- Turn the internshipprogrammeproposal into a clear delivery plan.
- Help define the steps, responsibilities,templatesand timelines needed to run internships successfully.
- Create practical guidance for interns, hiringmanagersand mentors.
- Support a consistent intern journey, from attraction andselectionthrough to onboarding,developmentand end-of-internship review.
- Keepprogrammeactions, decisions,risksand dependenciesorganisedand up to date.
Support university and candidate engagement
- Research relevant universities,coursesand student groups, starting with Granada.
- Help coordinate communication and activities with university contacts.
- Support the preparation of internship adverts, candidateinformationand recruitment materials.
- Helporganiserecruitment events,interviewsand selection activities.
- Maintain clear and professional communication with candidates throughout the process.
Coordinate the intern experience
- Help prepare onboarding information and welcome materials.
- Coordinate check-ins with interns, hiring managers and mentors.
- Gather feedback during and at the end of each internship.
- Helpidentifyimprovements for futureprogrammes.
- Support activities that help interns feel part of Unit4 and understand the wider business.
Create useful tools and information
- Develop templates, checklists,trackersand simpleprogrammeguides.
- Help gather information on internship requirements acrossdifferent locations.
- Maintainaccurateprogrammerecords and documentation.
- Support reporting on applications, participation, completed projects,feedbackand potential future hiring.
- Prepare clear updates and presentations for the Talent Acquisition team and other stakeholders.
Support the wider Talent Acquisition team
- Contribute to other Talent Acquisition operations and improvement projects where needed.
- Look for simple ways to improve processes and reduce unnecessary administration.
- Explore how digital tools and AI can make theprogrammeeasier to manage and improve the experience for candidates and managers.
- Share ideas, challenge existingapproachesand help us test new ways of working.
Qualifications
We are more interested in your curiosity,organisationand willingness to learn than in a specific degree subject.
You must be fluent in English and Spanish.
You may be studying a degree in areas such as:
- Human Resources or Psychology
- Business or Management
- Communications or Marketing
- Education
- Social Sciences or Humanities
- Data,Technologyor another relevant subject
We would like you to bring:
- Strongorganisationand attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence working with different people and asking questions.
- An interest in recruitmentor project management.
- The ability to manage several activities and keep others informed.
- A practical approach to solving problems.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar tools.
- An interest in AI and how technology can improve the way people work.
- Good spoken and written English.
Nopreviousrecruitment experience isrequired. We will give you support,contextand opportunities to learn.
What Success Will Look Like
- A clear plan for delivering the internshipprogramme.
- A practical process that can be reused across different teams and locations.
- Guidance and tools for interns, hiring managers and mentors.
- Stronger coordination with universities and internal stakeholders.
- A consistent way to collect feedback and measureprogrammeoutcomes.
- Recommendations for improving and expanding theprogramme.
The wider ambition is to build an early careersprogrammethat gives people meaningful experience, brings fresh thinking intoUnit4and creates a pipeline of future talent.
What We Offer
- Ownership of a real international project.
- Experience working within a global Talent Acquisition function.
- Support and coaching from the Talent Acquisition Operations Manager and wider team.
- Exposure toprogrammemanagement, recruitment,communicationsand People Experience.
- Opportunities to work with colleagues in different countries.
- The freedom to contribute ideas and make a visible impact.
- A supportive,inclusiveand people-first working environment.
Additional Information
What we offer
- a culture built on trust and accountability - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful and make an impact
- balance - with our Flexible Leave Paid Time Off policy, remote working opportunities, Global Wellbeing Days, and other great benefits
- growth opportunities - we provide the tools and guidance required so that you can focus on what really matters to you and so, ultimately, you can achieve your best work
- talented colleagues , role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry
- a commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy and Act4Good programme
- a safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all.
Our commitment to equity
Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. We make our hiring decisions solely based on skills, qualifications, and our current business needs. We know that diversity brings fresh perspectives, ideas, and solutions to our company. This is the essence of our culture. We also welcome and encourage people who are pregnant and/or parents-to-be to apply. If you would like to know more about our commitment to diversity, visit our blogs:
This role may require security clearance required for customer projects and access to sensitive (customer) data. That means that after you have accepted our offer, we could ask for background checks. Subject to applicable local laws, such security checks may require disclosure of personal information including criminal record declaration, right to work, personal identification and work history. No worries – we'll handle it according to local privacy laws and keep your information safe. Questions? Feel free to reach out!