Internship HR - Corporate Recruitment

Hunkemöller • Deerfield, IL

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About The Position

Hunkemöller is seeking an HR Corporate Recruitment intern for its Best Internship in Retail program, starting in September 2026. The intern will support corporate hiring managers throughout recruitment processes, take ownership of recruiting for the Best Internship in Retail alongside another recruitment intern, and maintain regular contact with candidates and hiring managers. The role also supports the delivery of intern trainings and activities and coordination of the BIIR Ambassador program.

The intern will participate in local and global recruitment projects intended to improve processes, candidate experience, and cooperation with hiring managers. Other opportunities include recruitment reporting and analytics, campus recruitment events, and employer-branding initiatives. The internship lasts five months. Applicants must remain enrolled at a school or university throughout the internship and meet one of the stated Dutch-law eligibility conditions. The position requires at least 36 hours per week on internship tasks; up to four hours per week may be spent on school or internship assignments or a thesis.

Requirements

• Be a Bachelor's (HBO) or Master's student and remain enrolled at a school or university for the full internship.
• Be available for five months starting in September 2026.
• Be available to work on internship tasks for at least 36 hours per week; up to four hours per week may be used for school or internship assignments or a thesis.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Be well organized, able to plan, proactive, and have a can-do mentality.
• Be passionate about HR, corporate recruitment, and people.
• Meet one of the stated eligibility conditions under Dutch law: be an EU citizen; hold a Family/Partner visa; or be a non-EU student studying in the Netherlands whose internship is mandatory in their curriculum or whose university is willing to sign a third-party (Nuffic) agreement.

Nice To Haves

• First experience in recruitment, HR, or project management through internships, apprenticeships, or jobs.
• Confidence, approachability, and enjoyment of engaging with new people and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support hiring managers with corporate recruitment processes from beginning to end.
• Own recruitment for the Best Internship in Retail program alongside a fellow recruitment intern.
• Maintain ongoing contact with candidates and hiring managers and provide recruitment service.
• Support the delivery of trainings and activities for fellow interns and coordinate the BIIR Ambassador program.
• Participate in global and local recruitment projects to improve processes, candidate experience, and cooperation with hiring managers.
• Prepare recruitment reporting, including analytics and recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in campus recruitment events and employer-branding initiatives.

Benefits

• Participation in the Best Internship in Retail program with learning opportunities including Personal Branding and Business Innovation & Presenting trainings, a CEO and CFO Q&A, and a Dragons’ Den.
• An assigned buddy who provides personal coaching and support for development and networking.
• For 40-hour internships, permission to work from home up to two days per week, depending on the role; arrangements may vary during onboarding.
• Internship allowance of €450 gross per month and 8+ holiday days, based on 40 hours per week.
• Travel allowance of up to €23 per day based on travel distance, if not eligible for a free Student OV Chipcard.
• 25% staff discount.
• Company laptop.
• Company gatherings, including Townhalls and drinks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern