Apprentice - International Talent Acquisition and HR Project Specialist

Job Summary

Job Title International Talent Acquisition and HR Project Specialist (Apprenticeship)

Role Overview

Within the EMEA Talent Acquisition team, this role actively contributes to the implementation of international recruitment processes across multiple regions and business lines.

The role combines the operational management of recruitment activities, the conduct of pre-screening interviews, strong interaction with candidates and stakeholders, as well as participation in projects and data analysis, in a dynamic international environment.

Main Responsibilities

International Recruitment

· Manage and coordinate recruitment processes across various EMEA scopes

· Conduct pre-screening interviews to assess candidates’ skills, motivation, and overall fit

· Ensure candidate follow-up throughout the process and deliver a high-quality candidate experience

· Maintain reliable and up-to-date data in recruitment tools (ATS/CRM)

· Interact regularly with international candidates in a multicultural environment

· Work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and refine target profiles

Projects & Process Improvement

· Participate in projects aimed at improving recruitment processes and their efficiency

Data Analysis & Reporting

· Track key recruitment metrics (hiring progress, pipeline monitoring, conversion)

· Contribute to reporting and analysis to support better decision-making

· Provide analytical insights on talent market trends

Talent Strategy & Employer Branding

· Participate in employer branding initiatives

· Contribute to talent attraction and market positioning activities

· Provide support on recruitment strategy topics

Job Requirements

Education

• Currently enrolled in, or eligible to participate in, an Apprenticeship programme in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• A strong interest in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and international business environment

Experience

• Previous internship, placement, project work, part-time employment, student organisation involvement, or volunteer experience in recruitment, HR, customer service, administration, data analysis, or project coordination is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience working in multicultural or international environments is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence interacting with candidates and stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct structured conversations and assess information objectively.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with an interest in data, reporting, and identifying trends.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to learn and work with recruitment technologies, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM tools, and HR systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.
• Passsion and practical experience with new technologies, including AI, Automations, and ML tools a plus

Language Requirements

• Full business fluency in English and French, both written and spoken, is essential for the success of this role
• Additional European language skills (e.g., German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, or Portuguese) are advantageous but not required.

Education

As this role is an apprenticeship position, the successful applicant must be currently undergoing an eligible apprentice/further education that aligns with this need.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.

Submitting an Application

To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.

AI Disclosure

For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.