Intern - Manufacturing People Partnering

Philips; Drachten; On-site; EUR 5,600 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allowance €500-€700 gross per month

Housing compensation: up to €300 net (

Housing compensation: up to €255 net (

Travel compensation up to €192 net

Paid holidays per internship term

Philips shop discount

Job summary

Philips in the Netherlands offers an HR internship within a high-volume manufacturing environment in Drachten. You will join the Manufacturing People Partner team, contributing to HR operations, data analysis and local employee relations for a large production facility.

You are a Bachelor’s student in HR/Business Admin, fluent in Dutch and English, organized and proactive. The role requires full-time attendance (40h) with some flexibility for 32h minimum, and in-person collaboration at least 3

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Organised, communicative, proactive, and able to work independently. Excel skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support absenteeism processes: registration, administration and leader follow-up.
• Assist with engagement initiatives by preparing communications and follow-up plans.
• Coordinate the conversion of agency/temporary workers to direct contracts.
• Advise and support managers on HR matters and performance improvement follow-ups.
• Provide general HR administrative support to manufacturing teams.
• Collect, analyse and report HR metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Skills

Dutch

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Intern - Manufacturing People Partnering

Job Description

Start Date:As of February 2027

Duration:at least /6 months

Type:Internship (non-thesis)

Hours per week:40h (minimum 32h)

Location:Drachten

Internship Title

HR Internship – Manufacturing People Partner Support

It’s not possible to write a thesis with this internship.

We are offering a hands‑on HR internship within a high‑volume 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 follow‑up.
• Assist with engagement initiatives by preparing communications and implementing follow‑up plans.
• Coordinate the conversion of agency/temporary workers to direct contracts.
• Advise and support managers on HR matters and performance improvement follow‑ups.
• Provide general HR administrative support to the manufacturing teams.
• Collect, analyse and report HR metrics to inform decision‑making 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.

You're the right fit if:

• You are currently studying for a Bachelor’s 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 fast‑paced, 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.

We offer you:

A non-stop growth opportunity within a global multinational company.In 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, we’ll 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, we’ll 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

Are you ready to do the work of your life to help the lives of others? Learn more about our business, discover our rich and exciting history and learn more about our purpose. If you’re 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 culture of impact with care.

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