Graduation: Shaping the HR partner growth journey
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Graduation: Shaping the HR partner growth journeyJob Description
Assignment type: Graduation
Start date: February 2027
Assignment duration: 6 months
Location: Veghel
Education level: Bachelor / Master
Desired study: Human resource management, Business administration, Organizational psychology
Language: Dutch / English
Description of assignment
Are you eager to shape the future of HR development within a global leader? Following the introduction of our new HR Operating Model, Vanderlande established a clear structure for our HR community. To support our HR Partners as they advance into more complex roles, we are looking for a driven student to help build a clear growth journey for them.
In this graduation assignment, you will define the core skills, competencies, and business knowledge required at each level of HR partnering. By combining internal interviews, external benchmarks, and academic research, you will design a straightforward career and capability framework. Your findings will provide clear development pathways, helping HR Partners grow with confidence and deliver strong business impact.
Department description
You will be based at Vanderlande’s global headquarters in Veghel, reporting directly to the HR Partner Lead Netherlands. You will work closely with colleagues across the HR function, engaging with stakeholders to gather insights into the capabilities that drive effective HR partnering.
This position provides clear exposure to both operational and strategic HR initiatives. You will build a strong network across the organization and have the opportunity to join HR team discussions to see firsthand how HR supports business growth.
Tasks/responsibilities
- Research current HR Partner development practices and review academic insights on HR business partnering
- Benchmark career frameworks, competency models, and capability-building approaches from other leading companies
- Conduct interviews and workshops with HR stakeholders to capture key requirements and growth needs
- Analyze findings to define core competencies, experiences, and growth criteria per functional level
- Design a practical HR Partner Career & Capability Framework with clear development pathways
- Create engaging presentations to communicate recommendations and framework outcomes to stakeholders
Your profile
- Strong passion for HR strategy, organizational development, and capability building
- Excellent analytical, research, and stakeholder communication skills
- Curious, proactive, and comfortable working independently on strategic projects
- Strong English communication skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint and research methods
- *Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands
What we offer
- A monthly internship allowance (based on a 40-hour work week):
Bachelor: €500 per month
Master: €550 per month - Full commuting allowance, including public transport, depending on whether you have access to free public transport or not
- On-site health center with gym
- Active employee communities and initiatives
- Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar
Contact
Do you recognize yourself in this challenging profile? Are you looking for an internship in our organization? Please fill out the application form and upload your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us by e-mail: [email protected].
Core Responsibilities
The intern will define core competencies and design a career framework for HR partners by conducting research, interviews, and benchmarking. They will also communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders to support HR development.
Requirements
Candidates must be enrolled in a Dutch education system, reside in the Netherlands, and be pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree in HR, Business, or Psychology. Strong analytical, research, and English communication skills are required.
Benefits
- Internship allowance
- Commuting allowance
- On-site health center
- Gym
- Employee communities
- Company restaurant
- Barista coffee bar
About Vanderlande
Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Vanderlande is the long-term partner of choice for the world’s leading airports and distribution operators – delivering automation solutions, operational software, and lifecycle services that drive performance, reliability, and sustainable growth. Vanderlande empowers the world’s most demanding airports and distribution operations to move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a trusted long-term partner, Vanderlande designs, delivers, and manages end-to-end logistics automation — combining best-in-class mechanical systems with cyber-secure operational software and data-driven services that keep mission-critical infrastructure performing at its peak. Serving the world’s top 50 airports and the largest parcel and e-commerce distribution networks globally, including partnerships with industry leaders such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, and GeoPost.Vanderlande brings unmatched operational intimacy to every engagement. Customers choose Vanderlande not only for the longevity and reliability of its solutions, but for its proven commitment to project delivery: when challenges arise, Vanderlande leans in. Founded in 1949 and part of Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande combines seven decades of engineering excellence with a forward-looking approach to digital innovation and sustainability — continually reducing the energy footprint of its systems and making responsible choices across its global supply chain. With nearly 10,000 employees and revenues approaching €3 billion, Vanderlande operates across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific, delivering solutions that move people, goods, and possibilities forward.