First Gen: People & Culture Intern

PepsiCo; Zaandam; On-site; EUR 5,200 - 7,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Work-from-home toolkit

Internship stipend

Job summary

PepsiCo invites you to join its BeNeLux internship program for (near-)graduates, gaining hands-on experience across HR activities in a dynamic, collaborative environment in Zaandam, Netherlands. You’ll engage in mentorship, meaningful projects, and professional growth within a supportive team.

The program offers an internship compensation of 550€/month with travel reimbursement and a work-from-home toolkit, along with opportunities to connect with a community of interns and future colleagues.

Qualifications

• HBO/WO student in HR, Business Administration, International Business, Psychology or Management.
• Fluent in Dutch (English a plus).
• Proactive with good communication skills.
• Open for teamwork but able to take initiative.
• Hands-on mentality.
• Currently in final phase of studies or max 3 months after starting internship to complete studies.

Responsibilities

• Support activities within the HR department including personnel and salary administration.
• First point of contact for the employees within the plant.
• Organize internal activities related to Rewards & Recognition, Vitality and Happiness at Work.
• Support the recruitment process.
• Gain insight into the absenteeism process and reintegration.
• Participate in various HR-related projects.

Skills

Proactive

Communication

Teamwork

Hands-on

Education

HBO/WO student in HR or related field

Job description

Overview

Winter term:January/February to July 2027

Pepsi, Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos—hungry for morethanjust greatflavors?

Experience whatit’slike to shape the future of iconic brands and step into a workplace where culture, creativity, and collaboration drive everything we do.

Every 6months, PepsiCoBeNeLuxwelcomes newtalentjustlike you. Ourinternshipprogram for (near-)graduates offers meaningful projects,mentorshipandplenty of opportunities to grow your skills through hands‑on experience.It’snot juston-the-job learning, but a chance to develop both personally and professionally.

Joinour group of around 30 internsand become part of a community where your voice and perspective matter.

Responsibilities

• Supporting activities within the HR department including personnel and salary administration
• First point of contact for the employees within the plant
• Organize internal activities related to Rewards & Recognition, Vitality and Happiness at Work
• Support the recruitment process
• Gain insight into the absenteeism process and reintegration
• Participate in various HR-related projects

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects
• A community of interns - offeringadditionalsupport, the opportunity to build connections, workshops and much more
• Internship compensation of 550€/month and travel reimbursement
• Work-from-home toolkit

Qualifications

• HBO/WO students with an affinity towards HR, Business Administration, International Business, Psychology or Management
• You are fluent in Dutch (Fluent in English is a plus)
• Someone proactive with good communication skills
• Open for team work but also able to take initiative
• A person with hands‑on mentality
• Currently in the final phase of studies or max 3 months after starting an internship to complete studies.

YOUR RECRUITMENT JOURNEY

• Phone screening with one of our recruiters
• Interview at our office
• Offer:You’rehired!
• Welcome to PepsiCo

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo,you’lldiscover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem‑solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role,you’llbe part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make animpact,on your career and on the world around you.

Want more info? Check out www.pepsico.com!