HRBP Intern - February 2027
€650 per month
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 4 days
Key Skills
Job Description
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Duration: Internship (minimum 6 months)
About Hunter Douglas
Hunter Douglas is the global market leader in window coverings and architectural products. Our HR team plays a critical role in enabling business success by supporting our people, driving engagement, and aligning talent strategies with organisational goals across EMEA.
The Role
As an HRBP Intern, you will support the HR Business Partner team in delivering high-quality HR services across the EMEA region. You will gain hands-on experience across the employee lifecycle, HR operations, and strategic HR initiatives, while working closely with HR and business stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to understand how HR partners with the business to drive performance and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day support to the HRBP team across multiple countries
- Maintain organisational charts and employee records
- Assist with employee lifecycle processes (e.g., internal transfers, documentation)
- Support compliance with local labour laws and HR policies
- Coordinate with local HR teams, Centres of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits), and Payroll
- Support communication and follow-ups between HRBPs and country HR teams
- Participate in HR projects and initiatives
- Conduct research on HR best practices and market benchmarks
- Identify and suggest process improvements
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing (or recently completed) an HBO, Bachelor or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Management (with HR specialisation), or a related field
- Interested in HR processes such as recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement
- Previous experience in an HR or office environment is a plus, but not required
- Proficient in English (additional languages are a plus)
What You Bring
- Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner
- Ability to build relationships with stakeholders across different countries
- Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Eager to learn, adaptable, and able to work both independently and in a team
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience in a regional HR Business Partnering environment
- Exposure to strategic HR processes and cross-country collaboration
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful HR initiatives
- A collaborative and international work environment
- Hybrid working arrangement: 4 days work for the office, 1 day work from home
- Travel compensation
- Monthly allowance €650
Interested? Apply now!
Core Responsibilities
Support the HR Business Partner team across EMEA with day-to-day HR operations, employee records, lifecycle processes, compliance, and coordination with country HR teams and specialist functions. Contribute to HR projects, research best practices and market benchmarks, and identify opportunities to improve processes.
Requirements
Applicants should be pursuing or have recently completed an HBO, bachelor's, or master's degree in Human Resources, Business Management with an HR specialization, or a related field; prior HR or office experience is a plus but not required. The role calls for strong communication, relationship-building, organization, accuracy, discretion, adaptability, English proficiency, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Benefits
- Hybrid Working Arrangement
- Monthly Allowance
- Travel Compensation
About Hunter Douglas - Talent Programs
Industry: Consumer Goods
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major producer of architectural products, trusted in millions of homes and commercial buildings worldwide. Driven by a commitment to innovation, we develop high-quality, proprietary solutions that combine design, performance, and sustainability - continually raising the standard for growth, efficiency, and customer experience across our industry. Innovation at the Window Innovation has defined Hunter Douglas since the creation of the aluminium blind in 1946. Today, our award-winning solutions enhance everyday living through intelligent light control, energy efficiency, motorisation, child safety, and acoustic comfort. By combining advanced technology with exceptional design, we create products that customers trust and love. Architectural Innovation For over 60 years, we have partnered with the architecture and design community to bring ambitious ideas to life. Our solutions - including sun control systems, suspended ceilings, ventilated facades, and translucent materials - balance aesthetics, comfort, and sustainability while meeting real-world challenges with precision. Our Culture Built on an entrepreneurial foundation, our culture is guided by the belief that “Business is People.” We foster an environment of transparency, accountability, and merit-based growth, where individuals are empowered to think entrepreneurially and take ownership. Across disciplines, our teams collaborate to continuously improve - driving innovation, performance, and long-term success.