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HR Intern (Leaves Administration)

Stryker

Amsterdam
Intern, Full-time
0-2 years experience
Hybrid

€1,000 per month

Key Skills

German Fluency
English Fluency
Communication
Microsoft Office
HRIS Software
Data Management
Report Creation
Data Assessment
Data Manipulation
Data Presentation
Attention To Detail
Prioritization
Case Management
Customer Service
Compliance
Leave Administration

Job Description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

HR Intern (Leaves Administration)


The Leaves Administration team administers, evaluates, and troubleshoots leave of absence programs within a Shared Service Model. They deliver compassionate and exceptional service to employees navigating leave processes, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and professionalism. Additionally, they facilitate effective and transparent communication with managers, HR Partners, and other stakeholders, maintaining compliance and ensuring the highest standard of support throughout the leave experience.


Kickstart Your HR Career as an HR Intern (Leave Administration)

Are you enthusiastic about employee’s HR Leave Administration processes? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant, international environment? Join our HR  team (Leave Administration) in Amsterdam and make a real impact on our employees' lives!


Why This Is an Opportunity You Don’t Want to Miss:  

  • Gain valuable experience in the HR Leave Administration area for the EMEA region with a special focus on Germany.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team & internal stakeholders.
  • Develop your skills in data management, internal customer service, compliance, and communication—setting the foundation for a thriving HR career!

What You’ll Do:  

  • Support the administration of leave of absence programs for various countries across EMEA
  • Consult with employees and managers to explain leave provisions, determine eligibility, interpret policies and address general inquiries
  • Troubleshoot and resolve routine leave issues efficiently and empathetically
  • Maintain accurate and thorough case management documentation in a service centre environment
  • Provide comprehensive support to employees before, during and after leave, ensuring a smooth transition and effective reintegration
  • Maintain accurate leave records in various systems and documentation, ensuring data integrity and compliance

What We’re Looking For:

You:

  • Are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or have relevant experience, and are enrolled at a credited university for the duration of the internship (6 months up to 1 year).
  • Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken are required
  • Good communication skills, both written as well as spoken.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant HRIS software
  • Strong attention to detail paired with the ability to work well
  • Experience in creating reports, assessing, manipulating and presenting data in various formats
  • Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous deliverables and work in a fast-paced demanding environment

Additional Information:

  • Nature of the contract: Internship
  • Duration of the contract: 6-12 months
  • Location: Amsterdam
  • Work flexibility: Hybrid
  • Internship allowance: 1.000,00 EUR monthly

  

 

Netherlands Pay Ranges:

  • Netherlands: Internship allowance: €1,000 per month

  

 

If you’d like to learn more about the compensation associated with this opportunity, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

 

  

Travel Percentage: None

Core Responsibilities

Support the administration of leave programs across EMEA, with a focus on Germany, by advising employees and managers on policies, eligibility, and inquiries. Resolve routine leave issues, maintain accurate case documentation and records, and support employees throughout leave and reintegration while ensuring data integrity and compliance.

Requirements

Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or have relevant experience and remain enrolled at an accredited university throughout the 6–12-month internship. Fluency in German and English, strong communication and data-handling skills, Microsoft Office and relevant HRIS proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment are required.

About Stryker

Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

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