Are you looking for a great opportunity in Human Resources? Do you want to start your career in a multinational company and gain project and learning experience, while discovering the role of an HR Generalist? Then apply now for this HR internship and join us in Utrecht, the Netherlands starting January/February 2027!

As an HR Business Partner Intern, you will gain broad exposure to Human Resources within Danone’s Research & Innovation (R&I) organization. You will support the HR team across a variety of projects related to employee experience, learning & development, onboarding, HR operations, and organizational initiatives.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, collaborate with international stakeholders, and contribute to initiatives that directly impact employees and managers across the organization.

So, what will you do in practice?

HR Business Partner Support

• Support HR Business Partners on a variety of people-related topics, employee lifecycle activities, and HR projects.
• Conduct research, analyze employee and HR data, and develop practical tools, presentations, and guidance materials for managers and employees.

Digital Adoption by Copilot training

• Support digital capability-building initiatives such as Copilot adoption and learning campaigns. By coordinating Copilot trainings, including communication, logistics, stakeholder management, and employee engagement.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Coordinate the onboarding session twice a month. You are fully in charge of preparing the session by i.e. invite attendees, inform managers, coordinate with speakers, manage the logistics. During the day welcome the newcomers and present the onboarding slides.
• Organize the intern engagement day and initiate intern lunches to encourage connection amongst the interns.

HR Projects & Internal Communications

• Lead or support cross-functional HR projects from research and design through implementation.
• Part of an ‘engagement community’ that is a cross-functional team that has the aim to increase engagement within the department. Take part in the monthly meetings, putting initiative in place and contributing to organizing marketplaces.
• Create communication materials, newsletters, presentations, and campaigns that enhance employee and manager experiences across the organization.

Beyond your core responsibilities, you will have the freedom to explore projects and topics that interest you. We encourage a proactive mindset: if you are curious about a topic or want to contribute to an initiative, you will be given the opportunity to get involved, learn, and grow. Your manager will be Marieke Verschure (HR Business Partner), and you will work closely with the junior HRBP and the other HRBPs in the team.

About You

Ideally you are a Bachelor or Master student in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or a related field, but most important is a high passion in People/HR. Previous internship experience will be seen as a plus. Furthermore, A curious mindset is appreciated and to not be afraid of challenges, we’d like us to learn from each other!

There are some key requirements:

• Enrolled as a Master/Bachelores’ student during the whole internship period (if you are a non-EU citizen, you need to be enrolled at a Dutch university and provide a Nuffic Agreement).
• You are available to start in January/February 2027.
• You are available for a minimum of 5 months, 4–5 days per week.
• You are fluent in English - oral and written.
• You are able to travel to the office in Utrecht at least 3 times a week. 
• Please note that you are required to relocate to the Netherlands (if abroad) for this internship and acquire a BSN.

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 2.45 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 November 10th 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 Lotte van de Schepop (HR Business Partner Intern) Lotte.van-de-schepop@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.