Human Resources Intern

Start your career in a dynamic, diverse and multicultural working environment with Stryker's HR Internship in Amsterdam

The Job's 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.

As part of the North Europe HR team, the HR intern will get 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 & Belgium sites with over 700 employees, and some projects supporting our Nordics employees.

Self-Starters. People who take the initiative and accountability to finish their tasks and are curious to learn and develop.

Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and get satisfaction from completing projects and meeting deadlines and expectations.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting HR Business Partners and HR Specialists with administrative duties, analysis, and HR processes
• Liaising with and assisting employees/managers regarding core HR processes across our Netherlands regions
• Supporting with employee queries and/or being the first point of contact for employees for various topics
• Contributing to HR projects such as engagement, compensation and benefits, payroll, and leaves management
• Possibility to support the onboarding of new employees

Your Profile

• Proven ability to drive execution while always meeting deadlines
• Outcome-driven and taking 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 or master’s degree program for the duration of the internship
• Preferable field of studies: Human Resources, Psychology, Business, General Management, Communication, or a relevant field
• Good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken (Dutch is a bonus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• EU working rights are required

Additional Information:

• Nature of the contract: Internship
• Duration of the contract: Minimum of 6 months
• Desired start date: 1st of December
• Work flexibility: Hybrid

Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates.

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. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.