Internship Human Resources

HCME; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 7,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance of € 600-

Travel reimbursement: €0.25 per km up

Laptop + all necessary tools

Access to Young HCME community events

Real experience in a global company

Job summary

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe N.V. in Amsterdam is offering a 6‑month HR internship starting Jan/Feb 2027. You will work 4–5 days per week in an international HR team, contributing to projects like LANDCROS transition, Employer Branding, Young HCME and vitality programs.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience, support real HR initiatives, and develop cross‑border collaboration skills within a global company.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a recognized educational institution.
• Internship agreement from your school.
• Availability: 3-6 months / 4-5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Take active role in various HR projects and contribute to their successful implementation.
• Coordinate and organize activities and events for Young HCME.
• Take responsibility for the execution of the vitality programme.
• Support the LANDCROS transition and related HR initiatives.
• Contribute ideas to improve HR processes and employee engagement.
• Join team meetings and cross-department projects.

Skills

Dutch and English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's in HRM/Business/International Business/Communication/Applied Psychology

Job description

Department: Human Resources

Location: Amsterdam, NL

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV

Duration: 6 months

Start date: January/February 2027

Days per week: 4 or 5

About Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V. (HCME) is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, known for innovation, quality, and a strong global presence. Our teams work across engineering, product development, supply chain, marketing, HR, and many more professional fields.

At HCME you won’t be “just an intern”. You’ll join an international environment, work with experts, and get real opportunities to grow, try, fail, learn, and contribute. We have a highly collaborative HR team consisting of 2 HR Officers, 2 HR Business Partners, 2 Learning & Development specialists, and 2 HR Managers, providing a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals across a wide range of HR disciplines and perspectives.

You’ll learn, meet great people, and get real responsibility.

About the internship

During this internship, you will become part of our HR team, where you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of HR projects.

You will be involved in several ongoing HR projects and initiatives, including:

• LANDCROS transition: Supporting the brand name transition from Hitachi to LANDCROS, effective 1 April 2027, and contributing to the HR‑related changes and activities associated with this transition.
• Employer Branding: Contributing to our Employer Branding project, helping to strengthen our position as an attractive employer and improve how we present ourselves to current and future employees.
• Young HCME: Actively involved in executing the Young HCME program and organizing the activities and events associated with this initiative, aimed at connecting and engaging young professionals within our organization.
• Vitality program: Coordinating and implementing our employee vitality program.

In addition to these projects, there will be plenty of room to explore other HR topics and contribute your own ideas and initiatives.

We are primarily looking for a student interested in a hands‑on internship, but we are also open to students looking to complete a graduation or research internship. We will make sure the internship is aligned with your study requirements, interests, and personal learning objectives.

You’ll have:

• A dedicated internship supervisor in the team
• An Internship Coordinator (HR)
• Support to help you grow both personally and professionally

What You Will Do

• Take an active role in various HR projects and contribute to their successful implementation.
• Coordinate and organize activities and events for Young HCME.
• Take responsibility for the execution of our employee vitality programme.
• Support the HR team with the LANDCROS transition and related HR initiatives.
• Contribute ideas and take initiative to improve HR processes, employee engagement, and the overall employee experience.
• Join team meetings and cross-department projects
• Collaborate with people across Europe

What You Will Learn

• Work in an international company
• Handle real responsibilities and deliver your own work
• Communicate with different teams and cultures
• Build confidence in your professional skills
• Explore your future career path

You’ll also be invited to Young HCME events — great for networking and fun.

Who You Are

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or master's program (HBO or WO)
• You are currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree programme in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, International Business, Communication, Applied Psychology, or a related field.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Comfortable asking questions (we love that!)
• Positive, open-minded, and a team player
• Able to work in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to come to the office for most of the time

Requirements

• You must be enrolled at a recognized educational institution
• Internship agreement from your school
• Availability: 3-6 months / 4-5 days per week

What We Offer

• Monthly internship allowance of € 600,- based on a 40 hours workweek.
• If you do not have a Dutch student travel product, you will receive €0.25 per km (up to 37.5 km one-way) with a maximum of 10 euros a day.
• If you do have a student travel product, you receive a maximum of €9.20 per workday as travel contribution.
• Laptop + all necessary tools
• A supportive supervisor and HR Internship Coordinator
• Access to Young HCME community events
• Real experience in a global company

Supervision

You will be guided by Rene Rogaar, T&D Coordinator and Nina Kwakkel, HR Business Partner.

Additionally, you’ll meet with our Internship Coordinator at key moments during your internship to discuss progress, wellbeing, and support.