Internship - Talent & Performance Management

Internship – Talent & Performance Management

"As an intern, I was trusted with meaningful responsibilities and opportunities, and encouraged to get involved from early on, which helped me learn by doing and contribute while gaining a real understanding of how talent management works in practice." Christina Uhlenbruck, Talent Management Intern

The internship

Join our Global Talent & Performance Management Team and play a relevant role in supporting our global initiatives aimed at building a winning people & culture organisation​. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to: 

• Support key projects related to Performance Management in HEINEKEN (e.g. elevating our feedback culture, processes transformation, AI for talent, etc.)
• Collaborate on the development of materials and support resources that help build a high-performance culture
• Assist with the facilitation of training sessions for the HEINEKEN People Function community worldwide
• Assist in change management and communication campaigns
• Support topics related to the broader talent and performance management agenda.

Your new team and workplace

Our team’s mission is to Brew the best talent pipelines ​and elevate our performance culture to create a winning future-ready workforce. We can only reach this by focusing on Identifying winning talent, Building robust talent pipelines and Strengthening leadership effectiveness.

During your internship, you’ll have every opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as an organization, not just within your own team, but across departments. We trust and empower you to work with an entrepreneurial mindset. At HEINEKEN, we love bringing the outside world in and welcome fresh, new ideas with open arms. Of course, we’ll make sure you get the guidance that suits you.

The unique you!

We believe everyone has unique talents, which is why we’re looking for you! Energy, drive and the ambition to grow are what make the difference at HEINEKEN. In addition, you bring:

• Currently in HBO or WO education

• Fluent English language required
• Eager to learn and high learning agility
• Pro-active, pragmatic with a hands-on mentality, focused on quality deliverables
• Team worker with the ability to manage your own projects and juggle priorities 
• Excellent communication skills, well-versed at wrapping up complex ideas and projects in a concise way and ability to connect with diverse people and cultures 

• Experienced user of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  It is a plus if you are familiar with working data analytics tools such as PowerBI)

Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. An internship is the perfect opportunity to learn and grow!

Conditions of HEINEKEN

1. You are enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of your internship and can provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during your onboarding.
   1. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
   2. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
2. You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
3. You are in possession of a valid citizen service number (BSN).

Our Internship Conditions

During your time as an intern at HEINEKEN, you’ll work in a dynamic environment where growing and learning are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we brew your future step by step. In addition, we offer you:

• The internship is 4-5 days a week for the duration of 5 or 6 months (in consultation with your internship supervisor), starting on September 1, 2026
• Your home office will be located in Amsterdam.
• At HEINEKEN, we work with a hybrid model, typically spending three days a week at the office and two days working from home
• You will receive a monthly internship allowance of €650 gross based on a 40-hour workweek
• You will earn 2 vacation days per month (based on a full-time internship)
• If you do not have a public transport student subscription, your commuting costs will be fully reimbursed

Application process via Vizzy

At HEINEKEN, we believe there’s more to you than a CV. That’s why for the selection process of this internship, we use Vizzy, an interactive platform where you can bring your story to life and share your motivation, ideas and personality in a way that truly reflects who you are.

You can apply via the green ‘Apply now’ button by filling in some personal data and submitting your CV. No need to add a motivation letter. Instead, you’ll get the chance to tell us what drives you through Vizzy.

What to expect:

• May 19: The application deadline for this vacancy – make sure to apply before this date
• May 20: You will receive an email invitation to create your Vizzy profile and get started
• May 27: Deadline to complete and submit your Vizzy profile

Once you’ve submitted your Vizzy, we’ll carefully review your application and get back to you within two weeks. Take this opportunity to show us what makes you unique, we’re excited to get to know you better!

If you have any questions about the process, feel free to reach out via werkenbijheinekennederland@heineken.com, we’re happy to help!

Bring your true self

We know AI is part of today’s world, and chances are, you might use it while preparing your application. That’s absolutely fine. Just remember, we’re genuinely curious about you.
So feel free to use AI as a sparring partner, but make sure your application reflects your own ideas, personality and motivation. That’s what we value most and what helps you stand out.

Working at HEINEKEN

Every day we work with pride on our great products that you have certainly had in your hand at a party, during a work meeting or at home on the couch. HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. What about brands like Heineken 0.0, Apple Bandit,  Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti. We actively work to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization.

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