HR Intern (Leaves Administration)

Stryker European Operations Limited - Dutch Branch Office; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Hybrid work

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a HR Intern (Leaves Administration) to join the Amsterdam team in a hybrid setup. You will gain hands-on experience in Leave Administration across the EMEA region, focusing on Germany, and collaborate with HR Partners and managers in a diverse, international environment.

You will develop data management, reporting, policy interpretation, and effective employee support skills to lay a foundation for your HR career.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled at a credited university for 6–12 months.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken) required.
• Strong communication skills in writing and speaking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS software.
• Experience creating reports and presenting data.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of leave across multiple countries in EMEA.
• Explain leave provisions and determine eligibility with managers.
• Troubleshoot routine leave issues empathetically.
• Maintain case management documentation in the service centre.
• Support employees before, during and after leave for smooth reintegration.
• Maintain accurate leave records and ensure data integrity.

Skills

German language

English language

MS Office

HRIS software

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate

Tools

HRIS software

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
• Travel Percentage: None

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co‑located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.