HR Intern

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Job Summary

The HR Intern will support the Human Resources team with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks across multiple HR functions. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in recruitment, employee engagement, HR operations, and compliance while developing foundational HR skills in a professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment activities, including job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes (documentation, orientation coordination, system updates)
• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality
• Assist in preparing HR reports, presentations, and documentation
• Support employee engagement initiatives, training programs, and internal communications
• Help ensure HR policies and procedures are followed and properly documented
• Respond to basic employee inquiries and escalate issues as needed
• Perform general administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and calendar management

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Basic understanding of HR principles and employment practices
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); HRIS experience is a plus
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Skills & Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information responsibly
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 54812