This internship offers broad exposure to core HR activities, including administration, process improvement, recruitment support, and participation in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The intern will work closely with the HR Business Partner, participate in meetings, and contribute to both operational and strategic HR topics, gaining practical experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.

SolarPower Europe is a member-led association representing the European solar PV sector. SolarPower Europe’s aim is to ensure that more energy is generated by solar than any other energy source by 2030 and lead our members to make solar the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system. We are an award-winning association and have over 300 members spanning 35 countries. We aim to produce thought-leading energy market analysis and support the business of our members through creative and successful advocacy campaigns.

Job responsibilities

HR Administration & Operations 
- Support the HR Business Partner with day-to-day HR administrative and operational tasks
- Assist in maintaining and updating HR documentation, templates, and internal processes
- Help organise, structure, and improve the way HR documents are stored and shared
- Support data accuracy and consistency across HR files and trackers
- Assist with general HR coordination tasks as needed
- Assist with learning and development initiatives 

Process improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and workflows 
- Help update or create HR guidelines, process documents, and internal tools 
- Support the standardisation and documentation of HR practices 

Recruitment Support 
- Support the publication of job advertisements 
- Assist with recruitment coordination (interview scheduling, candidate tracking, documentation) 
- Participate in recruitment-related meetings when relevant
- Help prepare recruitment materials and follow-up tasks 

Meetings & HR Projects 
- Attend meetings with the HR Business Partner and support follow-up actions 

- Assist on HR projects, including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives 

- Support preparation of presentations, documents, and meeting notes
- Contribute to ad hoc HR topics and internal initiatives

Profile

- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field

- Strong interest in Human Resources and people-related topics
- Well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information with discretion 
- Comfortable working on administrative and operational tasks 
- Proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes 
- Good communication skills and ability to work closely with different stakeholders 
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); willingness to learn HR tools
- Fluent in English; knowledge of French and/or other languages is an asset 

What you will gain 

- Hands-on experience across multiple HR domains
- Close mentorship and exposure to the work of an HR Business Partner 
- Involvement in real HR projects, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
- Practical understanding of HR administration, recruitment, and process management 

- A valuable learning experience in a professional, international environment 

Our offer

- A CIP Belgian internship contract

- Benefits paid by SolarPower Europe make this offer even more attractive: public transportation allowance, work from home allowance, and lunch vouchers

Solar for All

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of our mission to ensure that solar is at the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system. The more diverse our team, the more unique perspectives and ideas we can share to move this mission forward. 


We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences to help make this a reality.

Application

A CV (maximum 2 pages) and a one-page motivation letter should be sent to recruitment@solarpowereurope.org until 25 March 2026 quoting “HR Internship” in the subject line.

Note that while we recognise the role of generative AI tools within the workplace, we would like your cover letter to share and demonstrate your unique perspective and approach to the role. For this reason, we discourage overreliance on such tools in your application. 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.