Internship: People Activation Management (HR, non-thesis)

Within the People Business Services, People Activation Team, we are looking for a talented student to be part of several People projects focused on activating people solutions through various internal channels, project management, communication, and administrative initiatives. These initiatives are at the core of our People Function systems and are closely connected to the global People Strategy. This is an ideal position to gain a deep understanding of global People strategy, execution and practical experience in a multinational environment.

For this position, we're looking for 2 interns. One will be based in our Amsterdam office, and the second in Eindhoven.

Start Date: September 2026

Duration: 9-12 months

Type: Internship (non-thesis)

Your role:

• Supporting and/or leading small projects with the assistance of a People Activation Specialist.
• Supporting organization-wide online engagement programs and regular webcasts.
• Reporting on project progress with agreed frequency, focusing on quality and status.
• Creating content for internal communication channels, including Viva Engage, Intranet, SharePoint, and selected social platforms.
• Effectively prioritizing, executing, and communicating tasks in a fast-paced environment through proactive work.

You're the right fit if:

• You are currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in Communications, Human Resources, (Organizational) Psychology, Learning & Development, Business Administration, Marketing or other relevant field.
• You have strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• You are a quick learner and have strong communication skills (stakeholder management is crucial).
• You have a creative approach in which you are able to translate complex ideas (Microsoft Office experience is a must).
• You are a proactive learner, and fluent in English.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

About Philips

We are a health technology company.