Monday Merch, a fast-growing merchandise scale-up in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is hiring an HR & Office Management Intern for a six-month, on-site internship starting in February or March 2027, paid at €550 per month. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the listing and set out the tasks, requirements and what the company offers.
The Role at Monday Merch
The intern works closely with the Head of HR and plays an active role in shaping the employee experience across the full employee lifecycle. The company says this is not a "sit and observe" internship: you contribute directly to onboarding, employee engagement, culture initiatives and HR process improvement from day one.
📍 Location: on-site in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in the city centre office.
🗂️ Field: Human resources.
🔄 Scope: exposure to the full 360° HR cycle in a fast-growing, international scale-up.
HR Operations and Administration
🗃️ Support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle.
🔒 Maintain employee records, HR documentation and internal systems accurately and confidentially.
📑 Assist with contract administration, onboarding documentation and HR processes.
🔧 Support the continuous improvement and standardisation of HR workflows and policies.
✅ Help ensure data accuracy across HR systems and employee records.
Onboarding and Employee Experience
🧭 Coordinate and continuously improve the onboarding experience for new hires.
🎒 Prepare onboarding schedules, welcome packs, equipment and first-day logistics.
🚪 Support offboarding processes and help create positive employee transitions.
🎈 Assist with employee engagement initiatives, celebrations and culture-building activities.
🌟 Help create a seamless employee experience throughout key moments of the employee lifecycle.
Recruitment and Talent Support
📅 Support recruitment activities including interview scheduling, candidate communication and hiring administration.
😊 Ensure candidates have a positive and professional experience throughout the hiring process.
📣 Assist with employer branding initiatives and recruitment-related projects.
🪑 Coordinate interview logistics and support hiring managers where needed.
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Culture and Workplace Experience
🤲 Support initiatives that strengthen collaboration, engagement and connection across the team.
🥳 Help organise team events, celebrations, onboarding moments and company-wide initiatives.
🏠 Assist in maintaining a welcoming and professional workplace environment that supports employee wellbeing.
Who Monday Merch Is Looking For
🗓️ Organised, proactive and highly detail-oriented.
💡 Interested in HR and employee experience.
📚 Curious and motivated to learn how HR supports a growing scale-up.
⚖️ Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
🤐 Able to handle confidential information professionally and responsibly.
💬 Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
🚀 Eager to take ownership and contribute ideas for process improvement.
🗣️ Fluent in English.
⏱️ Available for 32-40 hours per week starting February/March 2027.
Pay and Duration
The internship pays €550 per month, based on a full-time (40-hour) work week for 6 months, with a start in February/March 2027. It gives practical insight into the full 360° HR cycle and a dynamic, international learning environment. Our guide on paid internships abroad explains how paid traineeships work for students and recent graduates.
Why Join Monday Merch?
🎓 Gain practical experience across the full HR lifecycle 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 the employee experience.
🏙️ Work from the company's 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, external monitor and noise-cancelling headphones.
🏆 The company was ranked in the LinkedIn top 10 startups of the Netherlands of 2025.
How to Apply
Applications go through the application button and form on the company's job page, linked below. Find more roles like this in the internship section of Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Monday Merch HR internship paid?
Yes. The internship pays €550 per month, based on a full-time (40-hour) work week for 6 months.
When does the internship start and how long is it?
It starts in February/March 2027 and lasts 6 months. Candidates should be available for 32-40 hours per week.
Where will I work?
The internship is on-site at the company's office in the city centre of Rotterdam, Netherlands.
What language skills do I need?
You need to be fluent in English. The listing names no other language requirement.
What will I do as an HR intern?
You will support HR operations and administration, coordinate onboarding and offboarding, help with recruitment logistics and employer branding, and support culture initiatives and team events.
Is previous experience required?
The listing asks for interest in HR and employee experience, organisation, strong communication and the motivation to learn. It does not name a minimum amount of experience.
Is there an application deadline?
No deadline is listed, so apply as soon as possible.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Link
🔗 Apply here: https://mondaymerch.recruitee.com/o/hr-intern-2027-fast-growing-scale-up
