People & Culture/ HR Intern

Zoku; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 7,600 - 9,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€750 internship allowance per month

10 holiday days (per 6 months)

Zoku discounts & rates

Swapfiets / travel allowance

Job summary

Zoku is a dynamic, people-centric hospitality brand in Amsterdam seeking an HR/People & Culture intern starting February 2027. You will support onboarding, internal communications, and recruitment while engaging with a diverse, multinational team.

You will contribute to organizing events, fostering a vibrant culture, and learning through mentorship within the People & Culture team. This internship runs full-time in Amsterdam, with a friendly, purpose-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Recipient must be an HBO/WO student in HR or Hospitality.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.
• Internship requires full-time availability and February 2027 start.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new Zoku team members and help them settle in.
• Assist People & Culture with HR communications and candidate emails.
• Help interview future Zokus; participate in job fairs and assessments.
• Plan and organize team events and celebrations in Amsterdam.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Fluent in English

Education

HBO/WO student in HR or Hospitality

Job description

Do you thrive by making others happy and want to be the next guardian of our awesome Zoku culture? Then keep reading.

Zoku is not your typical hotel: we offer a relaxed place to stay, work and meet new people, while helping guests feel connected to the local scene.

TELL ME MORE

During your Internship (starting February 2027) you will assist our People & Culture team in all processes along the whole employee circle and will be able to contribute to several HR projects. You will help to create an inspiring and engaging working environment, that makes a difference in the hospitality industry.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As a versatile People & Culture Intern no day looks the same… but here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

Make others feel at home:

You will be the first point of contact for new Zokus, by helping them officially onboard and adapt to life at Zoku.

Embrace your inner Shakespeare:

Contributing to our HR communications, you will help our People & Culture team write internal announcements and respond to any candidate in the talent email inbox.

Be an interview guru:

You can put your recruitment skills to the test by helping to interview our future Zoku’s. You’ll be trained and mentored by our People & Culture team and will represent Zoku at job fairs.

Plan legendary team outings:

You always love a good party. Throughout the calendar year, you will help organize team events and celebration moments for our Zokus in Amsterdam.

We Love People Who...

• Have a pro-active mindset and great organisational skills.
• Can juggle multiple tasks and projects, while keeping a cool head.
• Have strong interest in company culture and HR processes.
• Are enthusiastic, friendly and have a good dose of humor.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit, and like to discover new things.
• Can naturally connect to all kinds of people.

A FEW MUST HAVES

• You are a student who is looking to get valuable experience as an intern as part of your HBO or WO study ideally inthe fields of Human Resources or Hospitality.
• You are fluent in English, other languages are a plus.
• You are an EU resident or have a valid working and living permit for the Netherlands.
• You need to do a mandatory internship as part of your curriculum, minimum 6 months.
• You are available full-time / minimum of 40 hours per week.
• You are available to start in February 2027.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Internship allowance of €750 per month (based on full-time).
• 10 holiday days (per 6 months).
• Cool benefits like a night at Zoku for you and your +1, sports subscription or a contribution to such, various discounts and friends & family rates at all Zoku locations.
• A fun, young, multi-national company with colleagues from across the globe to meet, learn and grow with.
• Fun events throughout the year to celebrate achievements and milestones.
• An internship at one of the 25 coolest hotels in the world, that feels like a second home and is purpose-driven.
• Get a personal Swapfiets or a travel allowance for your 1 KM+ work commute. Making your daily grind easier!

What We Are Proud Of

Our fresh take on hospitality has been recognized around the world with plenty of press attention and design awards.

We’re also proudly B Corp certified at all four of our locations (Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris and Vienna), which means we hold ourselves to high standards when it comes to social and environmental impact, transparency and accountability.

What Is Zoku

Zoku is a new type of hotel that offers a place to live, cowork and socialize in Europe's most livable cities: Amsterdam, Vienna, Copenhagen & Paris.

Designed for the new generation of travellers, Zoku is so much more than a long stay hotel. It is a place you can call your second home, even on your first visit. Zoku is a hive of private Lofts and rooftop Social Spaces, so travellers can stay connected and well rested as they live and work throughout Europe. Throw yourself into your work and play, and effortlessly discover one of our home cities.