**HR Internship – Manufacturing People Partner Support** **The start date:** as soon as possible in 2026 **The length:** 6 months **The number of hours per week:** 32-40 **It’s not possible to write a thesis with this internship.** We are offering a hands‑on HR internship within a high‑volume manufacturing environment in Drachten, a leading hub for advanced manufacturing in the Netherlands. As part of the Manufacturing People Partner team, you will play an active role in HR operations, data analysis and local employee relations, contributing directly to the people, processes and culture of a large production facility. **Your role:** + Support absenteeism processes, including registration, administration and leader follow‑up. + Assist with engagement initiatives by preparing communications and implementing follow‑up plans. + Coordinate the conversion of agency/temporary workers to direct contracts. + Advise and support managers on HR matters and performance improvement follow‑ups. + Provide general HR administrative support to the manufacturing teams. + Collect, analyse and report HR metrics to inform decision‑making and continuous improvement. This internship provides practical, varied experience with immediate impact within a large organisation. You will receive guidance from experienced HR professionals and the opportunity to develop relevant HR skills in a real production setting. **You're the right fit if:** + You are currently studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, and you are fluent in Dutch and English. + You are organised, communicative and proactive, with the ability to work independently. Excel skills are an advantage, and interest or experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector is a plus. Above all, you thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic working environment. **How we work together** We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. **In return, we offer you** + Monthly full-time allowance between €500 - €700 gross, depending on your education level and if you need to relocate to The Netherlands. Part-time internships receive the allowance pro-rata. + Housing compensation. Should you need to relocate to near our office, we’ll offer you a monthly allowance of €300,- net if location is in the vicinity of Amsterdam, €255,- net for all other Philips locations. To be eligible, we’ll just ask for the rental contract from your landlord, and your usual home-work travel distance needs to be more than 50 km or 1.5 hours of travel time (for a one way trip). + Travel compensation, if you are not eligible for a free public transport card; you will receive max. €192,- net as a monthly allowance. + Paid holidays per internship term. **About Philips** We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. * Learn more about our business. * Discover our rich and exciting history. * Learn more about our purpose. If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here. \#LI-OFFICE