Start: January 4th or March 1st, 2027, depending on the internship
Duration: 6 months
Location: Paris
Application deadline: September 18th, 2026
WHO WE ARE
Pernod Ricard is a global leader in wines and spirits, operating in more than 160 countries with a portfolio of iconic brands including Absolut, Jameson, Chivas Regal, Martell, and Ricard. At the heart of the Group’s culture is conviviality: bringing people together to foster collaboration, innovation, and meaningful connections.
YOUR INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN RESOURCES
At Pernod Ricard, HR teams work closely with employees and managers to attract talent, support development, and help teams perform at their best. As an HR intern, you’ll get hands-on experience in a dynamic and international environment, contribute to real projects, and discover how HR supports both our people and the business.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR INTERNS ACROSS THE FOLLOWING HR DEPARTMENTS:
Payroll: Support payroll administration and HR processes while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Talent Acquisition: Contribute to end-to-end recruitment activities, talent attraction strategies, and candidate engagement projects for France.
HR Business Analysis: Support HR transformation initiatives through data analysis, reporting, process improvement, and project coordination.
People Experience : Contribute to global employee engagement projects, employer branding, onboarding programs and global talent attraction initiatives.
HR Group Social Reporting Intern: Support the deployment of Pernod Ricard’s global HR reporting process by coordinating data collection, ensuring data quality and accuracy, managing user support and training, and contributing to CSRD compliance initiatives.
Inclusive Culture, Disability & Communication: Participate in communication and inclusion projects aimed at creating an engaging and accessible workplace for all employees.
WHAT YOU BRING
You are currently pursuing a higher education degree and are looking for a gap-year or final-year internship in Human Resources.
You ideally have some previous professional experience, for example through a first internship or work placement.
You are fluent in both French and English, both written and spoken.
You are organized, rigorous, structured, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership.
You are curious, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a dynamic and international environment.
You have strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working with people.
You are a collaborative team player who is not afraid to take initiative and share your ideas.
WHAT WE OFFER
A dynamic and international working environment surrounded by iconic brands and passionate people.
Modern offices in the heart of Paris, just steps away from Gare Saint-Lazare.
A flexible hybrid working model.
An engaging intern community, with plenty of opportunities to connect through Random Lunches, after-work gatherings, and company events.
On-site perks including a company restaurant, employee shop, and free sports classes within the building.
Learning and development opportunities to help you grow, learn, and build your career.
A competitive monthly internship allowance ranging from €1,410 gross (Master's Year 1 / gap year) to €1,550 gross (Master's Year 2).
SELECTION PROCESS
Step – Apply & pick your favourites: Submit your CV and cover letter through our online portal and tell us which HR internship opportunities interest you most. Applications are open until September 18, 2026. You'll also be able to rank your top three internship preferences, allowing us to consider you for multiple opportunities and maximize your chances of finding the right internship match.
Step 2– Let’s talk: If your profile matches what we’re looking for, we’ll invite you to a quick phone conversation with our Recruitment team. It’s a chance for us to get to know you, hear about your motivation, and learn what you’re looking for.
Step 3 – Meet Us: Join us in Paris on October 8th, 2026, for Shake Your Career Day! Discover our HR internship opportunities, meet our teams, and interview in person with your potential future manager. This event is a key step in the selection process and a unique opportunity to experience Pernod Ricard’s culture of conviviality firsthand. Save the date!
Step 4 – Fast feedback: No long wait! We'll get back to you with our decision within 24 hours.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you in the team!
Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents. Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competencies.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a higher education degree
- Seeking a gap-year or final-year internship in Human Resources
- Fluent written and spoken French
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Previous professional experience, such as a first internship or work placement
- Organized, rigorous, structured, and proactive
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to take initiative
Pernod Ricard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pernod Ricard and has not been reviewed or approved by Pernod Ricard.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as strong overall, supported by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability insurance. Wellbeing support is reinforced through mental-health resources and broader wellness programming.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with a match and an additional profit-sharing contribution for eligible employees. A legacy defined-benefit pension is also referenced for certain earlier hires, adding depth to long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are unusually broad, including paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, backup child/elder care resources, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and fertility/ART coverage further strengthen family-building coverage.
Pernod Ricard Insights
What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries. Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être. As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
