HRBP Intern - Retail

Join us in shaping the future of HR across Retail at ING Netherlands!

In this internship, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of key HR initiatives that directly impact the Retail organisation in the Netherlands. You will work on strategic projects spanning various Retail domains, allowing you to dive deep and take ownership. You will also support the team with business-as-usual activities, such as preparing materials, supporting stakeholder communication, or contributing to ongoing people initiatives. This gives you broad experience of working in HR.

This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, stakeholder coordination, strategic HR delivery, and content creation. You will contribute to meaningful work, learn from experienced HR Business Partners, and help bring clarity and momentum to projects that matter.

The team

You will join the Retail NL HRBP Team, working closely with:

• The HRBP Lead for Retail NL
• HR Business Partners across Retail NL
• HR colleagues across different teams and expertise areas

The team is collaborative, open, and impact-driven. We value curiosity, ownership, and proactivity.

Key Responsibilities

As an HRBP Retail NL intern, you will support the delivery of your assigned initiative through strong organisation, communication, and coordination. Your responsibilities may include:

Project Management & Coordination

• Support planning, execution, and tracking of an HR project
• Coordinate stakeholders, follow up on actions, and help maintain project timelines
• Prepare project artefacts such as planning overviews, meeting summaries, and stakeholder maps
• Assist in the organisation of meetings and workshops

Content Creation & Communication

• Develop PowerPoint presentations that tell a clear and compelling story
• Prepare communication materials for HR stakeholders and project updates
• Break down complex information into simple, clear messages

Business-as-Usual (BAU) HRBP Support

Alongside your main project, you will contribute to the day-to-day activities of the Retail HRBP team, such as:

• Preparing materials or insights for HRBP meetings
• Supporting recurring HR cycles where needed (e.g. performance, talent, or engagement initiatives)
• Assisting with stakeholder communication or coordination
• Contributing to continuous improvement of team processes

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve project workflows or communication
• Bring fresh ideas to elevate clarity, structure, and stakeholder engagement

How to Succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we will back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

The following skills and experience will be needed to succeed in this role:

• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Organisational and coordination skills
• A proactive, hands-on attitude
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Clear communication and structured writing
• A background in HR is helpful

Above all: you are enthusiastic, action-oriented, and eager to learn.

Rewards and benefits

This internship is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic Retail HR environment, contribute to impactful strategic initiatives, and learn directly from experienced HR Business Partners.

• Your own work laptop
• Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• A people-focused, informal, and supportive work culture

To apply, you must be enrolled at a Dutch university (or EU university for EU passport holders).