HR Internship – Manufacturing People Partner

Job Title

Job Description

Start Date:As of September 2026

Duration:at least /6 months

Type:Internship (non-thesis)

Weekly Presence:40h (minimum 32h)

Location:Drachten - HA

Internship Title

HR Internship Manufacturing People Partner Support

Its not possible to write a thesis with this internship.

We are offering a handson HR internship within a highvolume manufacturing environment in Drachten a leading hub for advanced manufacturing in the Netherlands. As part of the Manufacturing People Partner team you will play an active role in HR operations data analysis and local employee relations contributing directly to the people processes and culture of a large production facility.

Your role:

• Support absenteeism processes including registration administration and leader followup.
• Assist with engagement initiatives by preparing communications and implementing followup plans.
• Coordinate the conversion of agency/temporary workers to direct contracts.
• Advise and support managers on HR matters and performance improvement followups.
• Provide general HR administrative support to the manufacturing teams.
• Collect analyse and report HR metrics to inform decisionmaking and continuous improvement.

This internship provides practical varied experience with immediate impact within a large organisation. You will receive guidance from experienced HR professionals and the opportunity to develop relevant HR skills in a real production setting.

Youre the right fit if:

• You are currently studying for a Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field and you are fluent in Dutch and English.
• You are organised communicative and proactive with the ability to work independently. Excel skills are an advantage and interest or experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector is a plus. Above all you thrive in a fastpaced dynamic working environment.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the companys facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the companys main facilities generally at the customers or suppliers locations.

We offer you:
A non-stop growth opportunity within a global multinational addition we also want to renumerate you well for the opportunity. This includes:

• Monthly full-time allowance between 500 - 700 gross depending on your education level and if you need to relocate to The Netherlands. Part-time internships receive the allowance pro-rata.
• Housing compensation. Should you need to relocate to near our office well offer you a monthly allowance of 300-net if location is in the vicinity of Amsterdam 255- net for all other Philips locations. To be eligible well just ask for the rental contract from your landlord and your usual home-work travel distance needs to be more than 50 km or 1.5 hours of travel time (for a one way trip).
• Travel compensation if you are not eligible for a free public transport card; you will receive max. 192-netas a monthly allowance.
• Paid holidays per internship term.
• The opportunity to buyPhilipsproducts at our Philips shop.

About Philips

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If youre interested in this role and have many but not all of the experiences needed we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusionhere.

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