hbo vacatures in Gouda

People & Culture Intern

Rotterdam

Hybrid

Internship

Kickstart your Human Resources Internship journey at DPDK! Get hands-on experience, learn from the best and unleash your creativity

People & Culture Internship

Looking for an awesome internship? In our opinion, the best way to learn is through exciting tasks, trying new things and being new every day!

As an HR intern you will become a valuable member of the HR team and help us on the journey to make DPDK the best company to work for. You will work closely with our Head of HR and provide support in all different areas of HR, such as Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience and fostering our culture.

Get ready to flex your recruitment muscles by sourcing candidates from multiple channels, planning interviews and selection procedures, executing flawless onboarding and off-boarding processes, and contributing to our culture by organising amazing events. Recruitment is about so much more than just hiring new people, that's why you have the sixth sense needed to recognize the true talent that fits with the staffing requirements of our diverse teams.

Our ideal intern embodies our values of Put people first, Chase the exceptional, . Do you enjoy collaborating with an international team in a high-paced, dynamic environment? Then this is the position for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs
• Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks)
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details
• Carefully design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position's requirements
• Welcome new hires and assist with their onboarding (e.g. preparing the necessary paperwork and scheduling trainings)
• Help with the send-off and off-boarding of existing employees
• Forster our culture by hosting and organising company events and shaping an exceptional employee experience

REQUIREMENTS

• Your project management skills are out of this world
• People-oriented
• Intercultural communication is effortless for you
• Your eagerness to learn is unmatched
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• You are skilled in using professional social networks (LinkedIn, in particular)
• You're capable of communicating your thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing
• A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organisations
• Fluent in the English language both written and spoken, speaking Dutch is a plus
• You are currently studying or hold a BSc or MSc in Human Resources Management, Organisational Psychology or a relevant field at a Dutch University (2025).
• You are available to start in January 2026
• You are able to work from the Rotterdam office twice a week
• You are available preferably for a 5+ months internship, full-time (40 hours per week)

BENEFITS

• Contribute ideas and exceptional design to challenging projects for cool and well-known clients
• Cooperate and learn from award-winning professionals from various disciplines in the digital industry
• Internship compensation of 300 euros (based on full-time)
• Hybrid work setting
• (OV) travel reimbursement
• Be part of a leading international digital agency from the coolest office in Rotterdam
• Join a highly diverse and international team of driven colleagues
• Free lunch at the office, with healthy snacks, drinks and lots of coffee
• Attend exclusive expertise-sharing events, relaxing after-work drinks and tasty summer BBQs on the roof terrace with the best view in town!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN DPDK?

Apply today and become part of the DPDK family!