Human Resources Intern

Why join Stryker?

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We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine!

With revenues of more than $25 billion in 2025, more than 53,000 employees worldwide, a presence in 36 countries, and more than 40 years of continuous growth, Stryker Corporation is a global leader in the orthopaedic and medical device markets. Stryker offers a wide range of products, including orthopaedic devices, trauma and spine implants, micro-implants, ortho-biology products, electric motors, surgical navigation systems, endoscopy equipment, as well as carts and emergency room equipment.

What we are looking for:

Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to their teams.

YOUR MISSION

Do you want to start a career in a dynamic, diverse, and multicultural working environment? Our HR Internships opportunities in Amsterdam are perfect for talented students looking to gain valuable hands-on experience. An internship at Stryker will build more than just your resume — it will challenge your knowledge, build your network, and drive your career path. Through these experiences, you'll build a unique foundation on which to build your career, your abilities, and your dreams.

We are looking for a talented individual with strong communication skills, attention to detail and enthusiasm to work in a team.

As part of Northern Europe HR team, the HR intern will get the opportunity to work across HR projects and processes related to the employees. The position is based in our Stryker European Office in Amsterdam. Supporting both the Netherlands & Belgium sites with over 700 employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting HR Business Partners and HR Specialists/ Leads with administrative duties, analysis and HR processes
• Contributing to HR projects such as engagement, talent management, compensation and benefits, talent acquisitions, payroll and health management
• Supporting employees with employee verification processes
• Supporting with employee queries via tickets and emails and/or being first point of contact for employees for various topics

YOUR PROFILE

Key Competencies

• Proven ability to drive execution while always meeting deadlines.
• Must be outcome driven and taking responsibility/accountability for tasks.
• Ability to produce quality work while, prioritizing multiple simultaneous deliverables and working in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills along with presentation, written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Requirements

• You are enrolled at a European university in a bachelor's degree, or master’s degree program, for the duration of the Internship.
• Good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• NOTE: EU working rights are required

Preferred

• Dutch language
• Preferable field of studies: Human Resources, Business, General Management, Communication, or relevant field.

Additional Information:

• Nature of the contract: Internship
• Duration of the contract: 6 months
• Desired start date: 1st of September
• Location: Amsterdam
• Work flexibility: Onsite.

Netherlands Pay Ranges:

• Netherlands: Monthly allowance €1,000

If you’d like to learn more about the compensation associated with this opportunity, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.