Recruiter Intern
About the job
- The candidate is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Resources, business school, or an equivalent field and is seeking a six-month internship as part of a gap year or final year of study.
- The candidate has strong interpersonal and communication skills and a genuine interest in people and recruitment.
- The candidate demonstrates initiative, organization, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
- The candidate has an interest in technology, artificial intelligence, and innovative recruitment methods.
- The candidate can collaborate with different stakeholders and manage multiple priorities in parallel.
- The candidate is fluent in French and has professional English proficiency for work in an international team.
- Identify and approach potential candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, school networks, and other recruitment channels.
- Review applications, conduct initial screening calls, and prepare candidate summaries and evaluation scorecards.
- Coordinate interviews with recruiting managers, gather their feedback, and support a strong candidate experience.
- Participate in local and international recruitment campaigns, supporting hiring across departments and European markets.
- Collaborate with recruiting managers, the People Operations team, and other departments on recruitment, onboarding, and training coordination.
- Build relationships with schools and universities to attract early-career talent.
- Explore artificial-intelligence-based sourcing tools and suggest ways to improve recruitment efficiency and the candidate experience.
- Lead the recruitment campaign for interns in the company's retail business in France, from posting roles through coordinating onboarding.
About the company
Smartbox Group curates and sells experience-based gifts across 11 European countries through physical gift boxes and digital e-vouchers. Customers purchase via its own websites and a broad retail network, earning revenue from direct sales and vendor commissions. Recipients redeem vouchers or boxes for experiences in stays, gastronomy, wellness, and adventure by booking with partner providers. Its approach combines a large, multi-country portfolio and multiple acquisitions to offer a wide, flexible experience-gifting network for individuals and businesses.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$183.7M
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Wonderbox canceled its Smartbox takeover in December 2023, preserving operational independence.
- Smartbox's app updated on August 12, 2026 with location offers and wallet passes.
- Corporate gifting pages remain active in 2026, supporting higher-margin B2B demand.
What critics are saying
- The Autorité de la concurrence flagged over 70% share exposure in 2023.
- CNMC commitments banned exclusivity and distributor penalties, squeezing Smartbox margins after 2023.
- If merchants bypass Smartbox via apps, commission revenue collapses by 2026.
What makes Smartbox Group unique
- Smartbox spans 11 European countries with 41,000 partners and 180,000 experiences.
- Dublin-based Smartbox sells physical boxes and e-vouchers across B2C and B2B channels.
- Smartbox acquired Truestory and Live It in 2023, strengthening Nordic reach.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options
- Health Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Sabbatical Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Professional Development Budget