People & Culture Intern — Amsterdam HQ, Fast-Growth

Aquablu; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 5,100 - 6,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance 500€

Free healthy lunch

Office in Amsterdam Houthavens

Unlimited Aquablu access

Job summary

Aquablu in Amsterdam is seeking a People & Culture Intern to join the HR team. You will work across Office Management, Recruitment, People Operations and Employee Engagement, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-scaling company.

You will report to the P&C team and gain real ownership from day one in a six-month on-site internship starting February 2027, 32–40 hours per week, hybrid work model with office-first approach.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in HR Management, Business Admin, Psychology, Communications, or related field and remain enrolled for the duration of the internship.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic setting with a willingness to learn across HR disciplines.
• Strong people-facing skills, comfortable talking to candidates and executives with a large social battery.
• Passionate about Aquablu's mission (saving 1 billion plastic bottles by 2030).
• Fluent English; Dutch is a plus.
• Based in Amsterdam or nearby and able to commute.
• Available 4 or 5 days per week, hybrid work model (office first).

Responsibilities

• Office Management & EVENTS: welcome guests, keep the office stocked, plan company events.
• Recruitment: support recruitment across hiring process including interviews and intern program.
• People Operations: assist with admin and HR data, contracts, onboarding.
• Employee Engagement: support team rituals, surveys, and internal updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

People skills

Multitasking

Excellent communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/Business/Psychology/Communications or related field

Job description

Aquablu in Amsterdam is seeking a People & Culture Intern to join the HR team. You will work across Office Management, Recruitment, People Operations and Employee Engagement, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-scaling company.

You will report to the P&C team and gain real ownership from day one in a six-month on-site internship starting February 2027, 32–40 hours per week, hybrid work model with office-first approach.