HR Operations Intern | Fast-growing scale-up
Monday Merch · Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Are you ready to kickstart your HR career at one of the fastest-growing companies in the merchandise industry?
Join the team at Monday Merch in the heart of Rotterdam and gain hands-on experience in building and scaling a HR Operation function in an international scale-up environment.
As our HR Operations Intern, you will work closely with the HR team and play an active role in shaping the employee experience across the full employee lifecycle. This is not a "sit and observe" internship, you will contribute directly to HR operations, onboarding, culture initiatives, financial administration, and event logistics from day one.
The Role
You will support day-to-day HR Operations while helping to create an engaging work environment. You will gain exposure to the full 360° HR cycle and learn how People Operations, culture, and business support intersect in a high-growth scale-up.
You enjoy bringing structure to moving pieces, spotting opportunities for improvement, and keeping things running smoothly whether that’s streamlining an HR workflow, handling invoicing, or coordinating a team event.
Key Responsibilities
- HR Operations & Administration: Support day-to-day HR administration across the employee lifecycle. Maintain employee records, HR documentation, contract admin, and systems accurately and confidentially.
- Onboarding & Employee Experience: Coordinate and continuously improve the onboarding experience for new hires. Prepare onboarding schedules, welcome packs, equipment, and first-day logistics.
- Financial & Admin Support: Assist with HR-related invoicing, vendor administration, and operational expense tracking.
- Culture, Events & Operations: Help organize team events, celebrations, and company initiatives. Provide operational support and handle occasional logistics or errands to keep the office and team running smoothly.
- Recruitment Support: Assist with interview scheduling, candidate communication, and maintaining a smooth candidate experience.
Who We Are Looking For
- Organised, proactive, and highly detail-oriented
- Eager to build a career in HR, People Ops, or Business Operations
- Comfortable balancing structured HR tasks with dynamic operational support
- Able to handle confidential information professionally and responsibly
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in English
- Available for 32–40 hours per week for 6 months
Why Join Monday Merch?
- Gain practical experience across the full HR & People Operations cycle in a fast-growing international scale-up
- Learn directly from experienced leaders in a highly entrepreneurial environment
- Take ownership of meaningful projects with real impact on employee experience
- Work from our beautiful office in the city centre of Rotterdam
- Join a young, ambitious, and international team culture
- Enjoy free daily lunch, team events, and yearly workations
- Work with premium equipment, including a MacBook and noise-cancelling headphones
- Ranked in the LinkedIn Top 10 Startups of the Netherlands
What We Offer
- Practical insights into the full 360° HR & People Operations cycle.
- A unique learning environment in a dynamic and international workplace.
- €550 per month, based on a full-time (40-hour) workweek for 6 months.