Internship Human Resources (Netherlands)

We are looking for an Intern to join our Human Resources team based in Hoofddorp, Netherlands.

About Barentz

Barentz is the global specialty ingredients solution provider. The company sources branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide and its ingredient experts provide value-added technical support which includes pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation and ingredient testing from its state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories in EMEA, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

Established in 1953, Barentz has operations in more than 70 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America, and a rapidly growing network in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. With a turnover of €2.4 billion, the company employs over 2,700 people worldwide and serves more than 27,000 customers.

At Barentz, our core values are the foundation of our success. They unite and inspire us, define our identity, and guide our daily efforts. We are one team with one goal, driven to achieve greatness together! Our core values: One Team, Knowledge-Driven, Strong Partners, Entrepreneurial, Change and Integrity. If you’re passionate about these values and ready to make a difference, we want you on our team! Apply now and be a part of our exciting journey to achieve our purpose!

About this role

The intern assists in International Talent Acquisition (TA), Learning & Development (L&D) Programs, responsible for maintaining and implementing parts of the Barentz L&D process: the Barentz Academy, the online L&D application (Cornerstone), ensuring the quality of learning and development programs/initiatives and related processes. The intern also assists in Talent Acquisition Projects by planning interviews with hiring managers, conducting phone screen interviews, and supporting Employer Branding Projects.

Responsibilities

Learning & Development

• Helps developing requested L&D solutions with Content Owners to develop their required knowledge, skills and behavior, within budgetary constraints.
• Suggests improvements to the Barentz L&D programs, both on the content of Cornerstone and the content of the Barentz Academy.
• Is co-responsible with the Group L&D Manager for maintenance to ensure high-quality Barentz Academy training courses.
• Answers questions from Barentz employees/resolves issues.
• Assists with the implementation of communications and promotional strategies to ensure awareness of L&D opportunities within Barentz worldwide.
• Helps as an internal advisor on learning and development.

Talent Acquisition

• Helps with posting vacancies online.
• Conducts phone screen interviews and plans interviews with hiring managers.
• Helps with job offers and onboarding of new hires.
• Calibration of the assessment tooling (optimizing lenses).
• Support in Employer Branding Projects, e.g., optimize the career pages on the intranet and internet, Employer Value Proposition positioning, and onboarding projects.

About You

• Bachelor's or Master's study in Human Resource Management or related education in progress.
• Solid written and verbal command of the English language, Dutch is a plus.
• Proactive attitude to learn, get things done, and become the best in class
• Outgoing personality, getting energized from talking to people; curious by nature is a plus.
• Team player, open to working with different cultures.
• Service-oriented communicator; helpful and clear in conveying messages.
• Enrolled in a Dutch university for the whole internship period.

Why Barentz?

Barentz is a great company to work for, with a positive and warm company culture, and a One Team, One Goal mentality. It is an inspiring multinational company with fast-growing market segments and global coverage.

• 700 Euros/month (gross salary based on full-time work)
• 6-month internship contract, with the option of extending to 9 or 12 months by mutual agreement.
• Access to our internal Learning and Development platform, where you can follow any courses you need/wish to further develop your skills.
• Being part of a collaborative and inclusive global culture, you'll be encouraged to grow and develop bold and innovative solutions, all while connecting with other Barentz colleagues from around the world

Interested?

If you feel excited reading the above and want to join our journey, please send your resume in English. Any questions regarding this position, please contact Jill.Lan@barentz.com