People & Culture Internship

Based in Amsterdam, Zien Group is formed through the union of the Dijkstra family, founders of Eden Hotels, and KSL Capital Partners, a leading global private equity group focused on travel and leisure. Zien Group acquires, repositions, and operates hotels and hospitality businesses, using an owner-operator model. With decades of proven industry expertise, acumen, and creativity, they are driven by the potential to exceed expectations and ensure their businesses reach their full promise.

Be informed that you need to speak fluent Dutch and must  be enrolled in a university or school program to to be qualified as intern.

Zien Group is looking for a People & Culture Intern.

Are you into learning about People & Culture in an organization? Does the hotel industry make you happy? At the Corporate Office of Zien Group, we are looking for a People & Culture intern. You will gain hands-on experience in the field of human resources and talent acquisition. You will work closely with our People & Culture team to support the recruitment process, employee engagement, take care of our central administration, learning and development, and various HR initiatives. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to learn and grow everything there is to know about People & Culture within a hospitality industry leader. It goes without saying that you have a talent for organizing and that you always work accurately. You love to offer your colleagues solicited and unsolicited support. And that's a good thing, because that's more or less your core business.

Overall, the People & Culture Intern will:

People and Culture Admin Support

• Provide administrative support for People & Culture functions, including maintaining personnel files, records, and databases.
• Assist in organizing and conducting employee engagement activities and events.
• Participate in People & Culture projects related to training and development, performance management, and employee relations.
• Support the maintenance of employee benefits programs and assist with benefit-related inquiries.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation processes.

Recruitment:

• Assist in the end-to-end recruitment process, including posting job openings, sourcing candidates, conducting initial screenings, and scheduling interviews.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct research and recruitment analysis

We’re looking for someone:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management, HR Management, Business Administration, or a related field from a reputable institution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn about HR and talent acquisition in the hospitality industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Available for Internship from August/September for at least six months.
• You are fluent in English and Dutch.

Our People & Culture intern will enjoy:

• Internship contract.
• Competitive internship remuneration.
• Substantial discount on hotel nights, also for Family & Friends.
• Hybrid working with a base at a super central location in Amsterdam (or in one of our hotels).
• A great referral scheme.
• You are part of Zien Group’s ambitious growth plans.
• Great colleagues and lots of (creative) freedom.
• Cozy events and of course a nice gift for all the wonderful moments in life.

At Zien Group, we value equality and diversity. Your gender, ethnicity, age or orientation make no difference to your chances during the application process. We are a company where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves. Whether you are young, slightly older, a student or a returnee.