HRBP Intern - Retail

Join us in shaping the future of HR across Retail at ING Netherlands! 

As an HRBP Retail Intern, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of key HR initiatives that directly impact our Retail organisation in the Netherlands. You’ll work on strategic projects spanning various Retail domains, allowing you to dive deep and take ownership. You will also support the team with business-as-usual activities, such as preparing materials, supporting stakeholder communication, or contributing to ongoing people initiatives. This gives you a broad experience of working in HR. 

This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, stakeholder coordination, strategic HR delivery, and content creation. You’ll contribute to meaningful work, learn from experienced HR Business Partners, and help bring clarity and momentum to projects that matter.  

The team 

You will join the Retail NL HRBP Team, working closely with: 

• The HRBP Lead for Retail NL 

• HR Business Partners across Retail NL 

• HR Colleagues across different teams and expertise areas 

The team is collaborative, open, and impact-driven. We value curiosity, ownership, and proactivity. 

Key Responsibilities 

As an HRBP Retail NL intern, you will support the delivery of your assigned initiative through strong organisation, communication, and coordination. Your responsibilities may include: 

Project Management & Coordination 

• Support planning, execution, and tracking of an HR project 

• Coordinate stakeholders, follow up on actions, and help maintain project timelines 

• Prepare project artefacts such as planning overviews, meeting summaries, and stakeholder maps 

• Assist in the organisation of meetings and workshops 

Content Creation & Communication 

• Develop PowerPoint presentations that tell a clear and compelling story 

• Prepare communication materials for HR stakeholders and project updates 

• Break down complex information into simple, clear messages 

Business-as-Usual (BAU) HRBP Support 

Alongside your main project, you will contribute to the day-to-day activities of the Retail HRBP team, such as: 

• Preparing materials or insights for HRBP meetings 

• Supporting recurring HR cycles where needed (e.g. performance, talent, or engagement initiatives) 

• Assisting with stakeholder communication or coordination 

• Contributing to continuous improvement of team processes. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Identify opportunities to improve project workflows or communication 

• Bring fresh ideas to elevate clarity, structure, and stakeholder engagement 

How to Succeed 

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself. 

The following skills and experience will be needed to succeed in this role: 

• Strong PowerPoint skills 

• Organisational and coordination skills 

• A proactive, hands-on attitude 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks 

• Clear communication and structured writing 

• A background in HR is helpful 

Above all: you’re enthusiastic, action-oriented, and eager to learn.oriented, and eager to learn. 

Rewards and benefits 

This internship is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic Retail HR environment, contribute to impactful strategic initiatives, and learn directly from experienced HR Business Partners. 

You’ll also benefit from: 

• Internship allowance of 700 EUR based on a 36 hours work week 

• Your own work laptop  

• Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation  

• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities  

• A people-focused, informal, and supportive work culture. 

To apply, you must be enrolled at a Dutch university (or EU university for EU passport holders). 

Questions? 

Contact the recruiter attached to this advertisement. 
Ready to apply? Click the Apply button and upload your CV and motivation letter. 

About our internships 

Every year, more than 350 students join our internship program. While there are no guarantees about your future, many of our former interns move into a permanent role or onto our International Talent Programme (traineeship). 

Whatever happens, an internship at ING is the ideal opportunity to meet a wide variety of people, to build up your own network, and to learn about many different aspects of banking – put simply, it’s a great start to your career.