Please note: Due to the regulations regarding working rights, we are only considering applicants enrolled in a Dutch University.
Grow with confidence. Create with impact
At Unilever, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the people, products, technologies and operations behind some of the world's most recognised consumer brands such as Dove, Vaseline, and Rexona, just to name a few! Working in a global business that reaches 3.4 billion people every day, you'll help tackle real challenges across technology, innovation, sustainability and beyond - while gaining first-hand insight into how ideas become products at scale.
Along the way, you'll take ownership of meaningful work and build practical skills through hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment. You’ll be part of an amazing team of peers and leaders who will inspire you, motivate you and support you in becoming brilliant at what you do.
Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, explore future career paths, or expand your professional network, this internship is designed to help you grow with confidence. You'll leave with valuable experience, stronger business acumen, and a clearer understanding of how your talents can make a difference.
By the end of this internship, you'll have:
- Contributed to tackling real business challenges
- Built practical skills through hands-on experience and collaboration
- Gained exposure to different functions, teams and ways of working
- Expanded your professional network across Unilever
- Developed a broader understanding of innovation and business at scale
- Added valuable experience with a globally recognized employer
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
As an HR Intern at Unilever, you will support initiatives that help create a positive and seamless employee experience across the entire employee lifecycle. Working alongside HR and People Experience professionals, you will gain exposure to a broad range of people-related topics while contributing to projects that support employees, managers, and the wider organization.
Depending on the team and business priorities, your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting activities across different stages of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee support, leave management, and offboarding.
- Assisting with projects focused on enhancing the employee experience and improving HR processes and services.
- Analyzing HR data and employee insights to identify trends, support reporting activities, and inform decision-making.
- Contributing to continuous improvement, automation, and digital transformation initiatives aimed at simplifying HR processes and improving operational efficiency.
- Supporting the implementation and adoption of digital HR tools and employee self-service solutions.
- Collaborating with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, People Partners, and other business functions to coordinate activities and deliver solutions.
- Assisting with project planning, stakeholder communication, and change management activities related to People Experience initiatives.
What You'll Learn
During this internship, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop a broad understanding of how HR supports employees throughout their entire journey, from recruitment and onboarding to employee support and offboarding.
- Gain exposure to multiple HR disciplines, including People Experience, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, and HR Operations.
- Build strong analytical and problem-solving skills by working with HR data, insights, and process improvement opportunities.
- Learn how digital tools, automation, AI, and employee self-service solutions are transforming the HR function.
- Develop stakeholder management and project management capabilities by working with teams across different functions and countries.
- Gain practical experience in balancing operational excellence with employee-centric thinking in a global organization.
- Take ownership of meaningful projects that contribute to improving employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
- challenges in a dynamic international environment.
What we're looking for:
- Available for 5-6 months starting February-March 2027 (minimum 32-40 hours per week)
- Currently enrolled in a (HBO) Dutch university, Bachelor's program (3rd or 4th year) or a Master's program
- Eager to learn, challenge yourself, and take ownership of impactful projects
- Available to work on site 2-3 days a week at our Rotterdam Office
What's in it for you?
- €625 gross internship allowance per month
- Travel reimbursement if you do not have a student travel card
- Public Holidays + additional days off
- Access to (mental) health and wellbeing resources
- On-the-job coaching, regular feedback and support from experienced colleagues
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Share your CV and motivation letter with us, and we'll guide you through the process every step of the way. From an introduction call to meeting the team, we'll help you discover whether Unilever is the right fit for your next learning experience. Kindly note that due to the high volume of applications, the recruitment process is spread out over many months.
Join us!