Internship HR Advisor & Employability

Hunkemöller • Deerfield, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hunkemöller is hiring an HR Advisor & Employability intern for its Best Internship in Retail (BIIR) program, beginning in September 2026. The intern will work closely with HR Advisors and the Employability Advisor, gaining exposure to HR operations, projects, and advisory work supporting stores in the Netherlands. The role also contributes to the Fun, Vital & Happy team by helping organize workshops, sports activities, and events at the head office.

The internship is part of a program with more than 50 interns and includes learning opportunities such as Personal Branding and Business Innovation & Presenting training, CEO and CFO Q&A sessions, and a Dragons’ Den. An assigned buddy provides coaching and support. For a 40-hour-per-week internship, up to two days of work from home per week may be possible, depending on the role; arrangements may vary during onboarding.

The internship is expected to start in September 2026 and last at least five months. Applicants must remain enrolled at a school or university throughout the internship and meet one of the stated eligibility conditions related to EU citizenship or residence/study status. A gamified personality assessment may be part of the selection process. The posting describes Hunkemöller’s Together Tomorrow initiative as focused on sustainability, diversity, and ethical business.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an HBO or university-level degree in HRM or a comparable field, in the third or fourth year.
• Available at least four days per week.
• Good command of Dutch, required for contact with stores, and able to speak English.
• Enjoys working in a dynamic environment and switching between different tasks and stakeholders.
• Proactive and accurate, with the ability to prioritize or a willingness to develop this ability.
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented approach.
• Available for at least five months from September 2026.
• Remain enrolled at a school or university throughout the internship.
• Meet at least one stated eligibility condition: be an EU citizen; hold a family/partner visa; or be a non-EU student studying in the Netherlands whose internship is a compulsory part of the curriculum or whose university is willing to sign a Nuffic Agreement.

Nice To Haves

• An interest in retail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report HR KPIs, including absence, turnover, and employee satisfaction, and contribute ideas for improvement.
• Support HR advice for the company’s stores in the Netherlands, learning to base recommendations on data and insights.
• Contribute to HR projects relating to development, absence, and organization-wide initiatives.
• Help optimize HR processes and contribute to a strong employee experience.
• Help organize workshops, sports activities, and events at the head office as part of the Fun, Vital & Happy team.

Benefits

• €450 gross monthly internship allowance and 8+ vacation days, based on a 40-hour week.
• Travel reimbursement of up to €23 per day depending on travel distance, if not eligible for the free Student OV-Chipkaart.
• Up to two work-from-home days per week for a 40-hour internship, depending on the role; arrangements may vary during onboarding.
• Participation in the Best Internship in Retail program, including training, CEO and CFO Q&A sessions, and a Dragons’ Den.
• An assigned buddy providing personal coaching and support.
• 25% employee discount.
• Company laptop.
• Company events such as Townhalls and drinks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern