PanEuropeanSeal YP in Human Resources & Business Administration

Check out the units which are participating in the Pan-European Seal Young Professionals Programme 2025/2026 and let us know your preference when applying: 

Principal Directorate People

At the heart of PD People’s mission lies a deep commitment to its people. We need to actively source and recruit individuals, both internally and externally, with the right skills at the right time. A proactive and comprehensive approach to learning, including functional, cross-functional and general skills is key to the development of talent within our organisation. We are committed to fostering engaged and motivated staff, providing efficient and increasingly digital services to our colleagues.
PD People comprises three directorates. Directorate People Planning and Talent Management provides an end-to-end service, starting from planning and policy aspects, running the recruitment and concluding the onboarding phase, supporting the organisation to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time. Directorate People Engagement and Development's mission is to foster an engaged and inclusive culture of continuous growth and improvement, while promoting good management practices and supporting managers. Directorate People Services and Well-Being groups employee support services together under one umbrella and is strongly committed to digitalisation of HR services to improve the service offered to staff.
As a young professional, you will work directly with the team in the Principal Director's Office, gaining high-level exposure to strategic HR topics. You will be involved in communication activities, contributing to HR-related content, presentations, and reports to support engagement and transparency.  You will support decision-making, assist in HR projects, and work with digital tools to support the streamlining of operations. By supporting HR digitalisation and simplification, you will work towards the goals outlined in the EPO’s Strategic Plan 2028. This is a unique opportunity to develop expertise in modern HR management while collaborating with senior leadership.
 

Corporate Learning

The Corporate Learning department oversees training programmes and office events like Campus Days. We handle everything from training design and implementation to funding and vendor management. Our team shapes staff development at the EPO, offering you the chance to contribute to knowledge sharing across the organisation.
Your role will involve supporting the development and logistical coordination of training activities, managing vendor relationships and integrating peer-to-peer learning into training programmes to foster knowledge sharing. You will also work on training initiatives with a strong focus on interaction and engagement while having the opportunity to gain experience in using the Learning Management System. Additionally, you will take part in office events that promote wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and engagement. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop professional skills in a collaborative, international environment while shaping impactful learning experiences.
 

Management Learning and PGP Learning

The Management Learning unit drives the development of EPO managers in building the skills they need to lead effectively. PGP  Learning (“PGP” meaning patent grant process) develops impactful development programmes and modern training tools to support patent examiners. 
In this role, you will contribute to the creation of engaging presentations, e-learnings, and infographics using available authoring tools. You will support the improvement of communication channels to ensure clear and effective messaging across Human Resources (HR)and assist in managing intranet content by editing, posting and maintaining usability to enhance learner engagement.
Your responsibilities will also include developing communication and training materials for corporate compliance training and key HR topics such as performance development and rewards. You will play a role in modernising communication by refreshing PowerPoint presentations in line with EPO's style guide and bringing fresh, Gen Z perspectives to interactive e-learning solutions. Additionally, you will assist with data management tasks, such as processing time deductions and other administrative activities. This is a unique opportunity to apply your creativity and digital skills in a dynamic, international environment while gaining valuable experience in HR communication and learning development.
 

Procurement Planning and Tendering

Procurement and vendor management is a professional, value-adding partner to its stakeholders for all matters related to suppliers, markets, competition, tenders, contract performance and spend, thereby greatly contributing to initiatives enabling process effectiveness, efficiency and transparency. Planning and Tendering is focused on client partnership, by fulfilling the sourcing of any organisational needs based on the principles of category management.
In this role, you will be actively involved in Finance 360 projects, contributing to the definition and implementation of key initiatives such as the End-to-End Procurement Plan procedure and the Strategic Sourcing Tool. You will support the execution of the Roadmap and Business Plan 2025-2028, gaining hands-on experience in procurement processes, including Source-to-Pay and Source-to-Contract workflows using iValua, SAP and e-Tendering tools. Your responsibilities will also include conducting market analysis to enhance market understanding, assisting in contract preparation and management, and supporting procurement communications and negotiations throughout procurement procedures. This position provides a unique opportunity to develop expertise in strategic sourcing and financial planning within an international and dynamic environment.
 

Performance and Process Office

The Performance and Process Office works closely with senior management of Directorate-General (DG) Legal and International Affairs to provide support in multiple ways. We advise on workflows and working methods, we strive towards improved teamwork, and we aim to equip our management team in the best possible way to promote efficient and effective decision making.
In this role, you will support, improve and document the decision-making processes of DG Legal and International Affairs. You will provide technical and procedural assistance to both users and management, ensuring smooth operations and efficiency. Additionally, you will contribute to knowledge sharing and the promotion of best practices, helping to enhance collaboration and procedural effectiveness within the department. This position offers a valuable opportunity to develop expertise in legal and international affairs within a dynamic, multinational environment.
 

Administration and Business Processes (Boards of Appeal)

Within the Boards of Appeal (BoA), the Administration and Business Processes department provides comprehensive strategic and operational support to BoA's President and senior management in all organisational support areas such as Human Resources, IT and Digitalisation, Planning and Controlling, Finance and Budgeting, and Facility Management. 
As a member of BoA's IT team, you will be involved in the implementation of the BoA Digital Roadmap which aims at modernising and streamlining BoA's IT infrastructure and services. Depending on your personal strengths and skills, you will support the Programme Manager in selected areas by analysing processes, gathering requirements, drafting documents, preparing management briefs and meetings or by liaising with other EPO departments and BoA users.
As such you will gain professional experience on a range of projects and topics, as well as extensive exposure to working in cross-functional, international teams.