Working Student Talent Management

As a Working Student in Talent Development, you’ll play an active role in shaping early career programs while gaining valuable hands-on experience in HR and strategy. You’ll work with different teams, conduct research, and help develop initiatives that connect business needs with talent development.

What you’ll do:

• Gather insights from departments to map out talent needs and skills gaps
• Research industry best practices for internships and early career programs
• Assist in developing strategies that align business needs with talent initiatives
• Analyse survey responses and internal data to identify trends and opportunities
• Help coordinate meetings, interviews, and workshops with employees and managers
• Summarize discussions and research into clear reports and presentations
• Contribute ideas to improve and enhance early career programs

This role is perfect for a proactive student eager to gain real-world experience in HR, strategy, and talent development – especially if you enjoy organizing and coordinating initiatives!

We’re looking for a proactive and curious student who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with people.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree (HBO/WO) in HRM, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, International Business, Sociology, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data from multiple sources (e.g., market research, HR data, company reports) 
• Well-organized and structured, able to coordinate meetings, document findings clearly, and contribute to strategic planning
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with different stakeholders and translating insights into actionable recommendations
• Creative problem-solver, eager to suggest improvements, think critically, and explore new tools and methods
• Fluent in English 
• Available for at least six months
• At least three days a week

You will be working from our head office in Rotterdam with a view on the beautiful Maas. You can start or end your working day at our own gym in the office. Of course there is also a possibility to work from home, but we would like to see you at the office as much as possible!

At Van Oord, we also have a vibrant community called Young Van Oord, focused on building social connections and personal growth. This network organizes various networking events, giving you the opportunity to connect with fellow interns and professionals—creating lasting memories and valuable connections.

Join Van Oord and experience an internship that fosters both personal and professional growth. We provide a supportive environment where you can learn and contribute to our groundbreaking projects.

Interested? Apply via the application form below. 

If you have any questions, please contact Annet van der Kraan at +31 6 81 29 37 30.