- Location
- Diegem Brussels Capital Region Belgium
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
Estée Lauder Companies seeks a Human Resources Intern to support payroll, contract management, and administrative functions across three countries. The role encompasses HR document administration, HR systems data maintenance, benefits coordination, internal communications support, recruitment assistance, and participation in HR team projects and meetings. This position offers practical exposure to multi-country HR operations within a globally recognized luxury beauty conglomerate.
Role & Responsibilities
- Administer payroll operations and records across three countries
- Manage employee contracts and related documentation
- Maintain and organize general HR administrative documents and files
- Enter and track employee data in HR management tools and systems
- Provide support for general benefits administration and inquiries
- Assist with internal HR communications and departmental announcements
- Participate in regular HR team meetings and contribute to ongoing projects
- Support recruitment activities and candidate coordination
- Execute additional HR projects and ad-hoc assignments as assigned
Qualifications
- Enrolled as a student pursuing a degree in Office Management, HR Management, Social Work, Personnel Management, or related discipline (Bachelor or Master level)
- Valid student status with school internship contract
- Fluency in Dutch language
- Good working knowledge of French and English
- Minimum availability of 12 weeks; longer duration strongly preferred
- Completion of motivational letter and CV submission required for consideration
Skills
Experience
Relevant coursework or academic projects in HR management, office administration, or business support; no prior professional experience required due to internship classification.
Education
Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor or Master degree in Office Management, HR Management, Social Work, Personnel Management, or equivalent discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Diegem, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium, with easy access to Brussels.
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Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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