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International HR Traineeship - HQ Zaandam
Start Traineeship - September 2026

What does our International Traineeship entail? 
Being active in Europe, the United States and Indonesia, our company’s challenges extend beyond country borders. We strongly believe that our future leaders should cultivate an international mindset. And that’s exactly what we aspire toward in our international traineeship – a three-year development program that offers you the opportunity to launch your career at Ahold Delhaize.

The program is built on three pillars: social and business development; technical and functional skills; and leadership development. Personal growth and development are key aspects of this program that prepare you to become a seasoned professional and our company’s future leader.

Why choose the International HR Traineeship?

Do you want to kickstart your career in Human Resources in a focused three-year personal and professional development experience? Are you eager to work with an energetic, diverse group of colleagues and do you take initiative in, responsibility for, and ownership of your work?

People drive our performance. As an HR trainee, you will help build an organization where people can thrive and perform at their best. During this three-year program, you gain experience across different HR domains and work closely with business leaders on strategic people initiatives. You will contribute to topics such as building an HR community, driving HR Tech Transformation or initiating Social Impact, while supporting our ambition to inspire people to eat and live better for a healthier future for people and planet.

What are we looking for? 

• Hold an HBO/WO bachelor’s or a master’s degree, or will have it by the start of the traineeship
• Up to two years (maximum) of working experience
• Excellent proficiency in English (level C1 or up)
• Reside in and are eligible to work in the Netherlands

What Ahold Delhaize offers you.

Aside from what we ask of you in this role, we also have a great deal to offer you: plenty of growth opportunities and various cross-brand career options; a full-time (40 hours per week) position in a hybrid way of working: partly from home and partly from our office in Zaandam; and the chance to drive meaningful change on a global scale. You can look forward to a good work-life balance, and the chance to work in an inclusive environment that wholeheartedly encourages growth and welcomes you just the way you are. Plus:

• A good salary and favorable secondary employment conditions
• 45 vacation days per year (25.5 vacation days + 19.5 paid-leave days)
• A focus on personal and professional development, for example, through coaching and training sessions specially developed for you as a trainee. For example, you get training sessions with UNLOQ, a leading training and knowledge institute in the Netherlands
• An inspiring work environment in which you work with a diverse team of colleagues, and in which you're encouraged to take ownership of your work and ideas
• The opportunity to have a real impact on Ahold Delhaize's brands and the markets it operates in
• A fantastic kickstart to your career in HR

Please apply at the bottom of the page, provide both CV and cover letter.

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