Human Resources Intern

HR Internship in Amsterdam

We are looking for collaborative partners, dedicated achievers, and effective communicators to join Stryker as an HR Intern in Amsterdam.

As part of the Northern Europe HR team, the HR intern will have the opportunity to work across HR projects and processes related to employees. The position is based in our Stryker European Office in Amsterdam, supporting both the Netherlands and Belgium sites with over 700 employees.

What we are looking for

Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to their teams.

Your mission

Do you want to start a career in a dynamic, diverse, and multicultural working environment? Our HR internship opportunities in Amsterdam are perfect for talented students looking to gain valuable hands-on experience. An internship at Stryker will build more than just your resume — it will challenge your knowledge, build your network, and drive your career path. Through these experiences, you'll build a unique foundation on which to build your career, your abilities, and your dreams.

We are looking for a talented individual with strong communication skills, attention to detail and enthusiasm to work in a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting HR Business Partners and HR Specialists/Leads with administrative duties, analysis and HR processes
• Contributing to HR projects such as engagement, talent management, compensation and benefits, payroll and health management
• Supporting employees with employee verification processes
• Supporting with employee queries via tickets and emails and/or being first point of contact for employees for various topics

Your profile

Key Competencies

• Proven ability to drive execution while always meeting deadlines.
• Must be outcome driven and take responsibility/accountability for tasks.
• Ability to produce quality work while prioritizing multiple simultaneous deliverables and working in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills along with presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• You are enrolled at a European university in a bachelor's degree or master’s degree program for the duration of the internship.
• Good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• EU working rights are required

Preferred

• Dutch language
• Preferred field of study: Human Resources, Business, General Management, Communication, or a relevant field.

Additional Information

• Nature of the contract: Internship
• Duration of the contract: 6 months
• Desired start date: 1st of September
• Work flexibility: Onsite

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes.