HR Intern 2026 | Fast growing scale-up | Rotterdam

Monday Merch; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 5,600 - 6,700; Full time

Job summary

Monday Merch in Rotterdam is seeking an HR & Office Management Intern to support the full HR lifecycle and shape the employee experience. You will work directly with the Head of HR in a fast-growing scale-up, contributing from day one to onboarding, engagement, culture initiatives, and process improvements.

Gain hands-on exposure to HR operations, onboarding, recruitment support, and workplace culture within an international team and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-oriented.
• Interest in HR and employee experience.
• Eager to learn how HR supports a growing scale-up.
• Able to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation confidentially.
• Assist with onboarding documentation and contracts.
• Support the continuous improvement and standardisation of HR workflows and policies.
• Coordinate onboarding schedules and first-day logistics.
• Assist with offboarding processes and employee engagement.
• Support recruitment scheduling and candidate communications.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and related projects.
• Help maintain a welcoming and professional workplace and wellbeing.

Skills

Organised

Fluent in English

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Ownership

Job description

HR & Office Management Intern

Are you ready to kickstart your HR career at one of the fastest-growing companies in
the merchandise industry?

Join the team at Monday Merch in the heart of Rotterdam and gain hands-on experience in building and scaling in an international scale-up environment.

As our HR Intern, you will work closely with the Head of HR and play an active role in shaping the employee experience across the full employee lifecycle. This is not a "sit and observe" internship - you will contribute directly to onboarding, employee engagement, culture initiatives, and HR process improvement from day one.

The Role

As an HR Intern, you will support the day-to-day activities while helping create an engaging and positive employee experience. You will gain exposure to the full 360° HR cycle and learn how HR operates within a fast-growing scale-up environment.

You enjoy bringing structure to moving pieces, spotting opportunities for improvement, and creating positive experiences for employees while handling information with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Administration

• Support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle.

• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and internal systems accurately and confidentially.

• Assist with contract administration, onboarding documentation, and HR processes.

• Support the continuous improvement and standardisation of HR workflows and policies.

• Help ensure data accuracy across HR systems and employee records.

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Coordinate and continuously improve the onboarding experience for new hires.

• Prepare onboarding schedules, welcome packs, equipment, and first-day logistics.

• Support offboarding processes and help create positive employee transitions.

• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, celebrations, and culture-building activities.

• Help create a seamless employee experience throughout key employee lifecycle moments.

Recruitment & Talent Support

• Support recruitment activities including interview scheduling, candidate communication, and hiring administration.

• Ensure candidates have a positive and professional experience throughout the hiring process.

• Assist with employer branding initiatives and recruitment-related projects.

• Coordinate interview logistics and support hiring managers where needed.

Culture & Workplace Experience

• Support initiatives that strengthen collaboration, engagement, and connection across the team.

• Help organise team events, celebrations, onboarding moments, and company-wide initiatives.

• Assist in maintaining a welcoming and professional workplace environment that supports employee wellbeing.

Who We Are Looking For

• Organised, proactive, and highly detail-oriented

• Interested in HR and employee experience

• Curious and motivated to learn how HR supports a growing scale-up

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines

• Able to handle confidential information professionally and responsibly

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Eager to take ownership and contribute ideas for process improvement

• Fluent in English

• Available for 32–40 hours per week starting September 2026

Why Join Monday Merch?

• Gain practical experience across the full HR lifecycle in a fast-growing international scale-up

• Learn directly from experienced leaders in a highly entrepreneurial environment

• Take ownership of meaningful projects with real impact on the employee experience

• Work from our beautiful office in the city centre of Rotterdam

• Join a young, ambitious, and international team culture

• Enjoy free daily lunch, team events, and yearly workations

• Work with premium equipment, including a MacBook, external monitor, and noise‑cancelling headphones

• Ranked in the LinkedIn top 10 startups of the Netherlands of 2025

What we offer

• Practical insights into the full 360° HR cycle in a fast-growing company.

• A unique learning environment in a dynamic and international workplace.

• €550 per month, based on a full-time (40-hour) work week for 6 months.