First Gen: HR Intern Benelux in Utrecht

Overview

Winter term: January/February to July 2027

Pepsi, Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos — hungry for more than just great flavors?

Experience what it’s like to shape the future of iconic brands and step into a workplace where culture, creativity, and collaboration drive everything we do.

Every 6 months, PepsiCo BeNeLux welcomes new talent just like you. Our internship program for (near-)graduates offers meaningful projects, mentorship and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills through hands-on experience. It’s not just on-the-job learning, but a chance to develop both personally and professionally.

Join our group of around 30 interns and become part of a community where your voice and perspective matter.

Ready to discover what HR really looks like in practice?

Are you curious about people, business and what happens behind the scenes to make a great organization work? Do you like taking initiative, figuring things out and getting things done?

As our HR Intern Benelux, you’ll become part of the local HR team and get the opportunity to experience HR in practice. Based at our Utrecht HQ, you’ll provide hands-on HR support for our teams in the Netherlands and Belgium, reporting into the People Business Partner responsible for Utrecht HQ.

This isn’t an internship where you’ll spend your time watching from the sidelines. We’re looking for someone who wants to jump in, take ownership and learn by doing.

Responsibilities

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

No two days in HR are exactly the same, and what you work on will depend on what’s happening in our business and with our people at that moment.

You could find yourself:

Helping employees and managers with day-to-day HR questions and finding the right answers or solutions

Supporting local HR activities and initiatives across Utrecht and Belgium

Helping coordinate key people processes and activities

Connecting with different HR colleagues and specialists to get things moving

Taking ownership of smaller projects or improvement ideas

Spotting something that could work better and helping us do something about it

Along the way, you may get exposure to different parts of the HR landscape, from People Business Partnering and Talent Management to Learning & Development, Employee Experience or Total Rewards. Exactly what that looks like will depend on the topics and opportunities that come up during your internship.

And because HR rarely stands still, some of the most interesting things you’ll work on might be things we haven’t even thought of yet. We’d love you to be the kind of person who sees an opportunity and says: “I can take that.”

WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT?

Most importantly, you’ll get the chance to see what working in HR is actually like.

You’ll work alongside an experienced HR team, contribute to real topics and challenges, and interact with employees, managers and different HR teams. We’ll also encourage you to explore different areas when the opportunity comes up, so you can start discovering what part of HR interests you most.

We don’t expect you to know that already. That’s part of the experience.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects

A community of interns - offering additional support, the opportunity to build connections, workshops and much more

Internship compensation of 550€/month and travel reimbursement

Work-from-home toolkit

Qualifications

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re less concerned about you already knowing everything about HR. That’s what an internship is for. What matters more is how you approach things.

You could be a great match if you:

Are currently studyingHuman Resources, Business Administration, Communication, Psychology, Organizational Studies or a related field

Are curious aboutpeople, organizations and business

Are proactive and don’t always wait for someone to tell you what to do

Like to think one step ahead

Are comfortable taking ownership and following things through

Enjoy working with different people and building relationships

Are organized and can keep track of several things at once

Aren’t afraid to ask questions when you don’t know something

Bring energy, ideas and a willingness to learn

Can communicate confidently in English

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is keen to learn, eager to contribute and not afraid to roll up their sleeves.

YOUR RECRUITMENT JOURNEY

Phone screening with one of our recruiters

Interview at our office

Offer: You’re hired!

Welcome to PepsiCo

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.