Are you looking to gain hands‑on experience in Human Resources within a global, purpose‑driven organization? Do you enjoy working in a structured, operational environment while being close to the business and its people?

As HR Business Partner SN R&I Intern, you will support the HR Business Partnering team at Danone’s Research & Innovation (R&I) center in Utrecht, one of Danone’s global innovation hubs. This internship is strongly operational and administrative in nature, giving you real exposure to the HR core processes that enable our scientists, researchers and support teams to perform at their best.

You will work closely with HR Business Partners and the HR Coordinator, supporting day‑to‑day HR activities, ensuring data accuracy, smooth execution of HR cycles, and a high‑quality employee experience across the R&I population.

• You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or a related field.
• You have a strong interest in People & HR, with a hands-on, structured and service oriented mindset.
• You are hungry to learn and conscious of what you want to learn.
• You are detail oriented, organized and comfortable working with data and systems.
• You are proactive and reliable.
• You enjoy getting things done and supporting others.

There are also some compulsory requirements:

• Enrolled as a Bachelors/Masters student during the whole internship period;
• You are a resident of the Netherlands and hold a valid BSN number (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to have a valid Dutch residency permit);
• In the case of non-EU citizens, it is mandatory to provide a 3-party internship agreement signed by your university;
• Ideally available to start in March/April, for a minimum of 6 months, 4-5 days per week;
• You are fluent in English- spoken and written;
• You are able to work from our Utrecht office, at least 2-3 days per week.

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

We Offer

In addition to gaining invaluable hands-on experience at a large multinational organization, we offer:  

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship);
• Home working allowance of 2.45 euros per day;
• A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel;
• Hybrid working environment allowing for desired flexibility;
• Career advice opportunities such as workshops, seminars, networking events;
• International environment with 140 different nationalities in Danone NL;
• Active Internship community with 100+ interns across the Netherlands.

What’s Next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 01 March 2026. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Eugenia Bouzas, Campus Talent Manager, via eugenia.bouzas@danone.com

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status