Office Management & HR Intern | Fast growing scale-up

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

Benefits offered by this job

MacBook provided

Brand-new monitor

Noise cancelling headphones

Free lunch at office

Yearly Workation

Job summary

Monday Merch in Rotterdam is seeking an Office Management & HR Intern to bridge People Operations and Office Excellence. You will be the heartbeat of the office, supporting the full HR cycle while ensuring the Rotterdam office runs smoothly.

This dual role offers hands-on HR experience, onboarding, offboarding, and process mapping from scratch in a fast-growing, international team. You will work 32–40 hours per week for 5–6 months starting September 2026.

Qualifications

• Organised, proactive and detail-oriented; ownership mindset.
• Curious and motivated to learn about building the Office/HR department from scratch.
• Able to handle confidential information responsibly and with discretion.
• Fluent in English.
• Available for 32–40 hours from September 2026 for at least 5–6 months.

Responsibilities

• Office Management & Daily Operations.
• Hospitality & Flow: greet guests, manage deliveries, set the daily vibe.
• Elevate the Lunch Experience: coordinate daily team lunch and maintain kitchen standards.
• Facility & Plant Care: maintenance tasks and stock premium products.
• HR Operations & People Support: assist in full HR cycle; onboarding & offboarding.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Ownership mindset

Discretion

Fluent in English

Tools

MacBook

Job description

Office Management & HR Intern

Are you ready to kickstart your career with a fast-growing company that\'s revolutionizing the merchandise industry? Join our dynamic team at Monday Merch in the heart of Rotterdam! We are looking for a versatile, proactive intern to bridge the gap between People Operations and Office Excellence.

In this dual role, you won't just be "observing", you will be the heartbeat of the office and a key player in building an HR department from the ground up.

The Role

As our Office Management & HR Intern, you will play a 360° role in shaping the employee experience. You will split your time between strategic HR support and ensuring our beautiful Rotterdam office runs like a well-oiled machine. This is a unique chance to develop operational mastery while gaining hands‑on HR experi

Key Responsibilities

1. Office Management & Daily Operations

• Hospitality & Flow: Be the face of the office, greeting guests, managing deliveries, and setting the daily vibe with morning ventilation and music.

• Elevate the Lunch Experience: Act as the ultimate host by managing our daily team lunch. From coordinating the food setup to maintaining an organized and high-standard kitchen environment through proactive dishwasher and waste management, you’ll ensure the heart of our office remains a fresh, vibrant space for the team to connect.

• Facility & Plant Care: Proactively handle maintenance (coffee/ice machine descaling, plant care) and keep the office stocked with premium seasonal products.

• Inventory & Storage: Coordinate with the Warehouse to manage excess samples and ensure the storage room stays organized.
  

• HR Operations & People Support

• Administration: Support the full 360° HR cycle and day-to-day operational tasks.

• Onboarding & Offboarding: Take ownership of the new-hire journey, from setting up MacBooks and "Welcome Packs" to coordinating offboarding rituals like the traditional "signed white t-shirt."

• Process Improvement: Assist the Head of HR in mapping and standardizing HR practices from scratch.

• Talent Culture: Act as a neutral point of contact and help maintain a positive, inclusive team environment.

Who We Are Looking For

• Organised, proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to take ownership of tasks.

• Curious and motivated to learn about building the Office/HR department from scratch.

• Able to remain neutral and handle confidential information responsibly.

• Fluent in English.

• You\'re available for 32 - 40 hours from September 2026 on for at least 5-6 months.

Why Join Monday Merch?

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

• Work with great tools (including a brand new MacBook, supersize external screen and Noise Cancelling Headphones) and be part of a fun, young, international team.

• Free lunch at the office and regular social events.

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

What we offer

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

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

• Yearly Workation.

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