In ****, in Marseille, Pierre Bellon laid the foundations of what would become Sodexo, guided by a simple yet powerful idea: improving everyday life through services that truly matter.
Today, Sodexo is a global leader in Food and Services, supporting people at every moment of life, at work, in schools, hospitals and communities.
With 426,000 colleagues across 43 countries, we serve 80 million consumers every day, generating €24.1 billion in revenues.
Our growth goes hand in hand with social and environmental responsibility, driven by our purpose: to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all.
About Sodexo Business Services (SBS)
Portugal is no exception!
7years ago, we established Sodexo Business Services (SBS), our shared service center.
Here, you will have the opportunity to join various Financial teams such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data, supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.
Join Us!
We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further.
HR IEFP Internship ( (Culture & Belonging)
We are looking for a Curricular Intern to support Sodexo's global Culture & Belonging (C&B) strategy.
This internship is designed for students who want hands-on experience in Human Resources, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), internal communication, and employee engagement, within a truly global organization.
Based in SBS Porto, the intern will work closely with experienced HR and Culture & Belonging professionals, contributing to international projects while developing practical skills, autonomy, and professional confidence.
What will you do?
A. Global Culture and Belonging projects:
Support global Culture & Belonging initiatives across regions.
Assist in initiatives that promote Global Advisory Boards and local communities.
Contribute to development of a global engagement framework for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Support the management of the Culture & Belonging Viva Engage community, including content creation, engagement monitoring, and analytics.
Help maintain and communicate the Culture & Belonging annual calendar, supporting campaigns, events, and key milestones.
B external ecosystem & Research
Conduct benchmarking and research on Diversity & Inclusion practices.
Support the review of Culture & Belonging messaging in proposals and internal materials.
Analyse insights from strategic partnerships and contribute to reporting, visibility initiatives.
Document regional best practices and success stories to support global knowledge sharing.
C. Communication, Events & Reporting
Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and storytelling materials highlighting Culture & Belonging impact.
Assist with the organization of virtual and in-person events, including logistics and materials.
Produce research briefs and insight summaries to support internal decision-making.
Collaborate with international stakeholders across HR, Communications, ERGs, and Culture & Belonging teams.
What You Need to Succeed:
Student in a degree or master's program (HR, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Management, or similar)
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Interest in Culture & Belonging / DEI topics
Comfortable communicating in an international environment
Clear, professional, and engaging communication style
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Able to work autonomously with guidance and supervision
Experience with social or enterprise platforms (e.G. Viva Engage) is a plus
Previous exposure to multicultural environments is an advantage, but not mandatory
What we have to offer you?
IEFP Internship (6months)
Hybrid working model;
Flexible working hours;
Meal allowance paid in Meal Card;
Additional Daysoff
More than **** free online courses;
Opportunity to grow professionally inside the Company;
Possibility to participate in multicultural projects;
Several internal activities aiming to promote our team ´s wellbeing.
Apply now!
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Explore all our career opportunities here: Sodexo Careers.
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Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Sodexo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.
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