Are you passionate about HR, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact in a dynamic, international environment? Are you proactive, enthusiastic, and excited to support people-related projects? Then apply now and join us as our new HR Intern – People Experience & Projects at our Hoofddorp (Danone Place Amsterdam) office, starting January 2026!

As an HR Intern, you’ll be part of the HR team at Danone Place Amsterdam (DPA), one of our global headquarters in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands. You’ll work closely with the DPA HR team and be supervised by the HR Manager, Natalia Pererva. Your mission: learn about and support day-to-day HR management activities and ongoing projects.

During your internship, you will:

• Coordinate and manage the onboarding process of new hires.
• Act as an HR Business Partner for the DPA intern population, providing guidance and support on various initiatives.
• Collaborate with the HR project team and HR manager on people-related topics and data management.
• Drive operational processes and diverse projects supporting the HR teams.
• Learn and contribute to people cycles such as Performance Review, Development Conversations, Annual Salary Review, and more.
• Collaborate on local projects and bring your own ideas to life.
• Shape your objectives and learning goals based on your interests in different areas of HR

Your main responsibilities include:

• • Onboarding coordination for new hires
  • HR support for the intern population
  • Data management and project collaboration
  • Supporting people cycles and HR initiatives

We are looking for a Bachelor/Master student in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or any other related field. You are proactive, enthusiastic, and not afraid to ask questions. You are comfortable in working within an international environment and capable to work both independently and as part of a team. You are a self-starter who can bring your own ideas. You possess great communication skills and enjoy interacting with numerous stakeholders, supporting your team members, and helping others. Additionally, you are data-driven with excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills (knowledge of Power BI is a plus!). Being flexible is key!

Key requirements:

• Enrolled as a Bachelor’s or Master’s student for the entire duration of the internship.
• Resident of the Netherlands with a valid BSN number. Non-EU citizens must have a valid Dutch residency permit.
• For non-EU citizens, your university must sign a three-party agreement with Danone.
• Available to start in January 2026 for a minimum of 6 months, 4 to 5 days per week.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); proficiency in Dutch is a plus.
• Able to work from our Hoofddorp office at least 2 days per week.

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.

We offer:

• A competitive gross internship allowance of 650 euros per month (based on a full-time internship);
• Home working allowance of 2.40 euros per day;
• A public transport travel card covering all office-related travel;
• 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.

In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. You can work from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or you can work from home.

We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. 

What's next:

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 20th November. 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 applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.