International HR Traineeship - Ahold Delhaize

Good news! The International Traineeship is back. You can apply from October 7th to October 25th. The traineeship will start on February 1, 2025. This year, in addition to the Finance and HR tracks, we are also introducing a Retail Media track. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to traineeship@aholddelhaize.com. We look forward to receiving your application!

Why choose the International HR Traineeship?

Being active in Europe, the United States and Indonesia, our company’s challenges extend beyond country borders. We strongly believe that our future leaders should develop an international mindset. That’s exactly what we aspire toward in our international traineeships – three-year development programs that offer you the opportunity to launch your HR career at Ahold Delhaize.

The program is built on three pillars: social and business development; technical and functional skills; and leadership development. You’ll also undertake at least four rotations among our different retail brands and countries. To stimulate cross-functional learning, you’ll engage in inspiring learning sessions together with fellow trainees and other associates. Personal growth and development are key aspects of this program that prepare you to become a seasoned professional and our company’s future leader.

Are you eager to work with an energetic, diverse group of colleagues and do you take initiative in, responsibility for, and ownership of your work? Do you set the bar high and are you excited to start pioneering, and growing? And do you want to inspire people to eat and live better, for a healthier future for people and planet? Have a look below and find out what you can expect from our International HR Traineeship.

What can you expect as an international HR Trainee?

Year one: Connect, explore and learn

Your program begins in the International HR team at the Global Support Office (GSO) or the European Business Services (EBS) in Ahold Delhaize’s headquarters in Zaandam, the Netherlands. In this year, you’ll learn what working for a large food retailer like Ahold Delhaize entails. Alongside discovering your own strengths and growth areas, you’ll also focus on growing your HR expertise.

Year two: International rotation

Throughout your second year, you’ll experience everything that goes into working for a global omnichannel food retailer like Ahold Delhaize. As part of the HR traineeship, you’ll get to do an international rotation within HR. During this rotation period, you'll live abroad, working for one of our great local brands in Europe or the United States. It’s a great opportunity to experience the differences between HR departments in various countries first hand. All your newfound knowledge and experience is of considerable value to our company and brands. On a personal level, you will gain a unique, broad perspective on HR, management and omnichannel food retail.

Year three: Specialize in your area of choice

In your final year, you’ll choose an area within HR to focus on. Whether you aspire to specialize as a HR Business Partner or as an generalist, the choice is yours! You'll return to your home-brand, where you’ll get the opportunity to further develop your skills and build your experience, optimally preparing you for your future career within Ahold Delhaize’s HR department.

As an international HR Trainee, ideally, you…

• Hold a HBO/WO bachelor or a Master degree, or will have it by the start of the traineeship.
• Have two years (max) work experience.
• Have an excellent proficiency in English (level C1 or up).
• Reside in and are eligible to work in the Netherlands. Plus you’ll need to have a good understanding (written and spoken) of English and/or Dutch.
• Are excited and eager to start your development journey with us and possibly become the next senior leader within our international organization!

What Ahold Delhaize offers you

We offer you a dynamic three-year program in which you get to pave your own career and development path. During this time, you focus on specific personal growth areas and business opportunities. Aside from an unforgettable international work experience, we also provide you with:

• A good salary and favorable secondary employment conditions.
• You can take 45 (yes, forty-five) vacation days: you get 25.5 fixed vacation days and 19.5 ADV days.
• A focus on personal and professional development, for example, through coaching and training sessions specially developed for you as a trainee.
• An inspiring work environment in which you work with a diverse team of colleagues, and in which you're encouraged to take ownership of your work and ideas.
• The opportunity to have a real impact on Ahold Delhaize's brands and the markets it operates in.
• A fantastic kickstart to your career in finance.