Talent Acquisition Intern (Utrecht)

About the role

JDE Peet's is looking for two Talent Acquisition Interns to join its HR team in Utrecht. The internship offers hands-on experience in recruitment, with ownership of recruitment activities and close work with candidates, hiring managers and HR professionals in an international setting. There are two openings: a Dutch-speaking team in Utrecht, and an English-speaking team in Utrecht and Amsterdam.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for internships, from posting vacancies and screening applications to coordinating interviews and supporting hiring decisions.
• Act as a key point of contact for candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate interviews and assessments with internal teams and external partners.
• Support employer branding initiatives, recruitment campaigns and events.
• Track recruitment activities and KPIs to help the team find areas for improvement.
• Take part in Talent Management projects, internal events and other HR initiatives, and share fresh ideas to improve recruitment processes.

Required profile

• Student currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or HBO programme, preferably in HR, Business, Organisational Studies, Marketing or Communications.
• The internship must be completed as part of the academic curriculum.
• Dutch-speaking option: native or near-native Dutch and strong English; English-speaking option: fluent English, Dutch not needed.
• Available from January 2027, registered at an educational institution and living in the Netherlands for the whole internship, with an institution willing to sign an internship agreement.

Required skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with MS Office, especially Excel.

What we offer

• A monthly internship allowance of EUR 525 for a full-time internship.
• Travel expense reimbursement if you are not eligible for free student public transport.
• Paid vacation days during the internship period.

To apply, upload your CV through the career site; applicants are contacted within three weeks, and the selection process includes an online assessment and at least one interview at the Utrecht or Amsterdam office.